OBJECTIVE To determine whether primary or mesh herniorrhaphy reverses abdominal wall atrophy and fibrosis associated with hernia formation. BACKGROUND We previously demonstrated that hernia formation is associated with abdominal wall atrophy and fibrosis after 5 weeks in an animal model. METHODS A rat model of chronic incisional hernia was used. Groups consisted of uninjured control (UC, n ...

This case is a rare aspect of left inguinal hernia. The patient was a 60-years old man with left scrotal mass since childhood. In the operating room, the hernia sac was opened which included cecum and appendix that is called left Amyand's hernia. The patient underwent herniorrhaphy with Lichtenstein repair.

This review examines available data concerning the natural history of treated and untreated inguinal hernias. The incidence of complications with either treatment strategy is discussed using historical information from a time before herniorrhaphy became routine and contemporary data from two recently completed randomized controlled trials comparing routine repair using a tension-free technique ...

this case is a rare aspect of left inguinal hernia. the patient was a 60-years old man with left scrotal mass since childhood. in the operating room, the hernia sac was opened which included cecum and appendix that is called left amyand`s hernia. the patient underwent herniorrhaphy with lichtenstein repair.

HYPOTHESIS Repair of incisional hernias in renal transplant recipients is compromised because of immunosuppressive therapy. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING University tertiary care institution. PATIENTS Forty-two recipients of renal transplants or combined renal-pancreas transplants who underwent incisional herniorrhaphy were included in our study. INTERVENTION Incisional herniorrh...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Collagen solder is capable of fixation of surgical meshes during laparoscopic herniorrhaphy without compromising tissue integration, increasing adhesions or inflammation. This pilot study describes development of instrumentation and techniques for transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) herniorrhaphy using laser-assisted soldering technology. METHODS Anesthetized 20-kg t...

INTRODUCTION Spigelian hernias represent only 1% to 2% of all abdominal wall hernias. The treatment, however, remains controversial but depends on institutional expertise. This case series reports the first experience with single-incision laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (SILTEP) repair of Spigelian hernias with telescopic extraperitoneal dissection in combination with inguinal hernia repai...

Rectal diverticulum is a rare condition in dogs characterized by formation of a pouch or sac due to hernial protrusion of the mucous membranes through a defect in the muscular coat of the rectum. A 12-year-old male terrier dog was admitted with a history of a left perineal swelling, dyschezia and tenesmus during the last five months. Digital rectal examination identified a weakness in the left ...