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Operative technique of the “components separation technique.” 1 = rectus abdominis muscle; 2 = external oblique muscle; 3 = internal oblique muscle; 4 = transversus abdominis muscle; 5 = posterior rectal sheath. A. Dissection of skin and subcutaneous fat. B. Transaction of aponeurosis of external oblique muscle and separation of internal oblique muscle. C. Mobilization of posterior rectal sheath and closure in the midline. Adapted from Bleichrodt et al.13, with permission of Elsevier.
