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No direct evidence for step-by-step repair of a large ventral hernia using tensor fascia lata was found. Observational studies suggest that TFL flaps, often combined with synthetic mesh, provide a reconstructive option for large abdominal wall defects, although complication and recurrence rates can be high.
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