* Abdominal wall reconstruction with Two-step Technique (TST): a prospective study in 20 patients.
- Abdominal wall defects continue to be a challenging problem for reconstructive surgeons. The aim of our study was to report a 3-year experience using a simple Two-step Technique (TST) to treat abdominal wall defects. Between January 2008 and December 2010, 20 patients with abdominal wall defects were treated by TST. Patients had a mean age of 37·5 ± 14·9 years (range: 22-85 years); 5 were women and 15 were men. The size of the defects was prospectively analysed. Early and late complications were recorded. Hospital stay, post-procedure downtime and patient overall satisfaction were systematically assessed. A secondary defect resulting from self-manipulation and an infection were responsible for a complication rate of 10%. Both underwent successful surgical revision which led to full resolution. The average hospital stay was 11·2 ± 4·9 weeks for the series. Long-term complications were scar hyperpigmentation in 11 cases, scar hypertrophy in 5 cases and scar widening in 3 cases. Mean patient satisfaction was 8·3 ± 0·5 [visual analogue scale (VAS) 0-10]. Average downtime post surgery was 4·1 ± 1·2 weeks. The mean follow-up was 24·6 ± 6·7 months. Reconstruction of abdominal wall defect with the TST is a reliable and reproducible technique. This technique provides excellent outcomes, and we anticipate that it will become widespread in the near future.
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Overview of noun rate
The noun rate has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (68) rate -- (a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55
miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected")
2. (39) rate, charge per unit -- (amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute
phone call at that rate would cost $5")
3. (1) pace, rate -- (the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works
at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated")
4. rate -- (a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount
or measure; "the literacy rate"; "the retention rate"; "the dropout rate")
Overview of verb rate
The verb rate has 3 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (9) rate, rank, range, order, grade, place -- (assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank
these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide")
2. (2) rate -- (be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly")
3. (1) rate, value -- (estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?";
"Gold was rated highly among the Romans")
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