Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair with Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate Absorbable Barrier Composite Mesh.

Background: Repair of ventral and incisional hernias (VIHR) is a common procedure, newly introduced resorbable mesh biomaterials provide an attractive option to reduce the use of permanent synthetic mesh in hernia surgery and reduce its complications. However, data on the use of slowly resorbable mesh materials remains scarce, this study aims to evaluate the use of poly-4-hydroxybutyrate/absorbable barrier composite mesh (P4HB/ABCM) in laparoscopic repair of VIHR.

Methods: This is a retrospective study of a sequential cohort of patients undergoing laparoscopic VIHR utilizing a P4HB/ABCM mesh.

Using the Health Belief Model to Predict the Uptake of Mammographic Screening Among Saudi Women.

Background Breast cancer (BC) is known to be the second leading cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer in Saudi Arabia. Early detection using screening methods can improve disease outcomes. In Saudi Arabia, the rates of BC screening are very low although it is a country that provides free healthcare services.