Is violation of the rectus complex a contraindication to component separation for abdominal wall reconstruction?
CS surgical outcomes were similar whether or not the rectus complex was violated. To our knowledge, this study is the first to evaluate the effects of rectus violation on surgical outcomes in CS patients. Surgeons should not routinely avoid CS when the rectus complex is violated.
Inhibition of GPAV calcification with ethanol pretreatment can be enhanced through the optimized use of reducing agents. This indicates that reducible aldehyde-related moieties are likely responsible for breakthrough calcification, even after ethanol pretreatment.