PURPOSE: This study, by its mere size and uniformity (1 pediatric surgeon), aims to
corroborate or refute the teachings and myths of the pediatric inguinal hernia. METHODS …

Almost all groin hernias in children are indirect inguinal hernias and occur as a result of
incomplete closure of the processus vaginalis. The treatment is repair by high ligation of the …

Cosmetic facial surgery can have a profound effect on the psychological well-being and
many other areas of a person's life (Figs. 1 and 2). Over the last several decades there have …

CONCLUSION We have seen outstanding functional and aesthetic results with this method.
This technique is simple and reliable. It provides durability that is comparable to that with …

A smooth healing with minimal scarring is an important goal in every wound management of
the skin. Patients will judge the work of the surgeon plastically, that is on the looks of the …

The incidence of pediatric inguinal hernia is 10–20 per 1000 live births and is highest during
the first year of life. Inguinal hernias presenting in infancy are at increased risk of …

TECHNIQUE Preparation Excision planning and marking should be done with the patient in
the upright position, to minimize apparent distortion of the relaxed skin tension lines, and …

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the management of inguinal hernias in
children as a day case surgery in elective basis. Methods: From July 2011 to June 2014, 141 …

BACKGROUND The closure of the wound opened during a total knee procedure is an
integral part of a successful operation. This report details a safe, quick and easy technique …

Laurence's stitch has previously been described for surgical wound closure. The technique
describes a continuous horizontal mattress using an absorbable suture material, with the …