Preoperative Botulinum Toxin A and Its Impact on Pulmonary Function in Giant Abdominal Wall Hernias: A Prospective Spirometry-Based Analysis

BackgroundBotulinum toxin type A has become an increasingly used tool in the preoperative management of giant abdominal wall hernias. Its primary objective is to “downstage” the hernia by inducing temporary paralysis of the lateral abdominal wall muscles, thereby increasing their compliance and enab...

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Main Authors: Maciej Śmietański, Mateusz Zamkowski, Irmina Anna Śmietańska, Michał Putko, Orest Lerchuk, Andriy Porytsky, Zhanna Ushnevych, Volodymyr Khomyak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/jaws.2025.14753/full
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