Most ventral hernia recurrences happen within 2 years of surgery. There appears to be a continued although low subsequent yearly rate of recurrence for open repairs.

Cholecystectomy does not appear to be as effective for biliary dyskinesia when long-term follow-up is evaluated.

We describe a novel technique to treat anal stenosis by reconstructing the anal canal by the use of a full-thickness skin graft from the abdominal wall. This treatment was successfully applied in our institution and showed positive results.

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