Retromuscular

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Behind a muscle not-comparable

    "The posterior rectus sheaths are reapproximated in the midline, and the mesh is placed in the retromuscular space and fixed to the abdominal wall with sutures. 69, 70 This technique is an important addition to the armamentarium of surgeons undertaking abdominal wall reconstructions and represents the gold standard of open repair according to the American Hernia Society."

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"The posterior rectus sheaths are reapproximated in the midline, and the mesh is placed in the retromuscular space and fixed to the abdominal wall with sutures. 69, 70 This technique is an important addition to the armamentarium of surgeons undertaking abdominal wall reconstructions and represents the gold standard of open repair according to the American Hernia Society."

Etymology

From retro- + muscular.

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