Abdominal wall hernia during peritoneal dialysis

Traumatic abdominal wall hernia.

BACKGROUND Traumatic abdominal wall hernia (TAWH) is uncommonly encountered despite the high prevalence of blunt abdominal trauma. The diagnosis is often difficult because of its varied presentation along with lack of awareness of this entity. METHODS The case files of all patients with TAWH who were operated at our hospital were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 11 ...

Hernia in Esrd Patients Receiving Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a well-established treatment modality for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and is gaining popularity as a home dialysis therapy. Hernia, a mechanical complication, is not uncommon in patients on PD. This retrospective study was designed to investigate the prevalence of different types of hernias and related outcomes in all ESRD patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) at o...

Peritoneal Dialysis

La,dialyse peritoneale constitue une methode d,epuration extra-renale simple,efficqCe et d,un prix de revient modere.  La dialyse peritoneale,ne necestite aueune­instalation complexe,peut-etre consideree comme une methode de reanimation non specialisedont la vulga­rosation doit permettre:  De traiter surplace d,une maniere intensive et prophylactique les nombreuses insuffisances renales aiPue...

spigelian hernia presenting as abdominal wall abscess

handlebar hernia: a rare type of abdominal wall hernia

traumatic abdominal wall hernias are a type of acquired hernia secondary to blunt trauma caused, by direct trauma from handlebar like objects. this rare hernia is named ‘handlebar hernia'. we report a case of such hernia without any significant intra-abdominal injury. the abdominal wall defect was repaired in layers by jones technique. postoperative course was uneventful. the authors recommend ...