The Omental Plug: A Novel Management Approach of Concomitant Ventral Hernias During Bariatric Surgery

Conclusion: The omental plug technique is a feasible, inexpensive, and safe alternative for ventral hernias with the potential prevention of bowel incarceration during bariatric surgery. This approach allows deferring the definitive hernia repair for a later stage.
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Technical Report Source Type: research