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Incisional Hernia Complications

Complications of an incisional hernia include:

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Last Updated: Feb 3, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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PubMed Incisional Hernia References
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