Does the use of an acellular dermal graft in abdominal closure after rectus flap harvest impact the occurrence of post-operative hernia?
Following rectus abdominis myocutaneous free flap harvest, the use of an acellular dermal graft in abdominal wall closure may not be of any further advantage in the prevention of hernia.
This is the first study to demonstrate the contribution of CT fibers to mechanical allodynia in exercise-induced as well as pathological pain states. These findings are of clinical significance, given the crippling effect of sensory impairments on the performance of competing athletes and patients with chronic pain and neurological disorders.