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Anterior abdominal wall defect with visible mesh in the floor.
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The polypropylene mesh from the previous operation was visible (Fig. 1).
Intraoperative photo (first operation) shows the flap in the position with healthy color.
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The procedure was performed under general anesthesia, in supine position, a flap was elevated lateral to a line joining mid inguinal point to the lateral epicondyle, the flap was rotated under inguinal skin and sutured to the defect (Fig. 2).
Intraoperative photo (second operation) shows planned incision sites.
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The procedure was repeated for the contralateral side two weeks later (Fig. 3).
Appearance of the wound after six months.
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The patient with her wound was healthy six months after intervention (Fig. 4).