Biological Mesh Repair of a Large Incisional Hernia Containing a Kidney Transplant in the Presence of Inflammation

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(a) demonstrates the incisional hernia containing the transplant kidney before surgery. (b) shows the partly infarcted kidney after transplant nephrectomy. (c) displays the hilum and vessels secured with 2/0 and 5/0 prolene sutures. (d) illustrates the reconstruction of the abdominal wall defect using biological porcine skin mesh (Strattice™).

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