Preoperative combination of PPP and BT is feasible and a useful tool in the surgical management of LIH, although at the cost of some specific complications.
Using a CT volumetric protocol, combination of PPP and BT decreases the VIH/VAC ratio and hernia defect diameters, which constitutes a key factor in the treatment of LODH.
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