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Dressing under abdominal pannus. A protective elastic abdominal binder was used until the removal of the sutures to retract the abdominal folds away from the wound. Meticulous cleaning of the inguinal area, around the dressing, was encouraged in all patients. Wound dressings were not changed unless it was absolutely necessary.
