<prompt> Components separation technique in hernia helps by:Lesser infectionDecrease suture line tensionLower recurrenceNone of the above  <response>: Ramirez first described the components separation technique. Components separation entails the creation of large subcutaneous flaps lateral to the fascial defect followed by incision of the external oblique muscles and, if necessary, incision of the posterior rectus sheath bilaterally. Fascial releases allow for primary apposition of the fascia under far less tension than in simple primary repair. Components separation hernia repair is associated with a high wound infection risk 20 and a recurrence rate of 18.2 at 1 year. Ref: Schwazs principle of surgery 9th edition, chapter 39. 