Abstract
Pneumoperitoneum is a simple procedure, but one with enormous potential for improving the outcome of treatment of massive incisional hernias. The necessary equipment is minimal and consists of drainage bottles, tubing, antiseptic solutions, Intracath needles, and a syringe with a two-way stopcock.
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Herszage, L. (2001). Techniques of Pneumoperitoneum. In: Bendavid, R., Abrahamson, J., Arregui, M.E., Flament, J.B., Phillips, E.H. (eds) Abdominal Wall Hernias. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-8574-3_46
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