The patient is a 54-year-old Malay male who first presented with an enlarging abdominal wall mass. Computed tomography imaging revealed a heterogeneous soft tissue mass centered in the left rectus ...

A teratoma is a developmental tumor occurring in approximately 1 in 40,000 live births. The Female to Male ratio is 4:1. Early diagnosis is crucial in these cases, as malignant transformation ...

"Recti" refers to your ab muscles called the "rectus abdominis." When the ab muscles move aside like this, the uterus, bowels, and other organs have only a thin band of connective tissue in front ...

Recently granted FDA clearance and launched in the U.S., GORE ENFORM Biomaterial is used for soft tissue reinforcement in abdominal wall reconstruction procedures which includes use in plastic and ...

The rectus abdominis muscle has bands of connective tissue crossing it horizontally. These bands give the appearance of multiple packs stacked on top of each other on either side of your abdomen.

Sometimes the tissue heals, ... Your physiotherapist will teach you how to activate the rectus abdominis safely by doing a series of mini crunches with a sheet wrapped tightly around your waist.