Abdominal wall hernias through a standard midline laparotomy occur at high rates, in the range of 10%. Primary repair of such hernia defects has been associated with recurrence rates in the range of ...
Penny Taylor, RN, SCM, Dip Aromatherapy, Cert. Counselling, is clinical nurse specialist, Stoma Care Service, South Birmingham Primary Care Trust, Springfield’s Centre, Birmingham The word ‘stoma’ ...