Carbon Fibre Mesh for the Repair of Abdominal Hernias in Bovines and Caprines : A Review of Nine Clinical Cases
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During a 4-year period (2001-2005) 09 animals were surgically treated because of abdominal wall defects (hernia). Out of 9 animals 8 were bovines and one caprine. In each case the defect was repaired with carbon fibre mesh. All the cases were successfully treated and no complication was observed up to six months postoperatively.
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