Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) ventral hernia repair is performed by covering the hernia defect with a sheet of prosthetic mesh, which requires fixation with a combination of staples and anchoring sutures. There are two major issues with this technique: (1) sometimes some of the staples need to be removed in order to adjust the mesh position prior to final fixation; and (2) anchoring sutures...

BACKGROUND A pseudohernia is an abdominal wall bulge that may be mistaken for a hernia but that lacks the disruption of the abdominal wall that characterizes a hernia. Thus, the natural history and treatment of this condition differ from those of a hernia. This is the first report of a pseudohernia due to cough-associated rib fracture. CASE PRESENTATION A case of pseudohernia due to fractures...

Laparoscopic approaches for abdominal surgery are being used with increasing frequency. Their advantages are sometimes negated by the disturbing incidence of postoperative sequelae. In the case of inguinal hernia repair, these are often the result of failing to understand that the anatomy of the anterior approach to the abdominal wall cannot necessarily be directly applied to laparoscopy. The i...

INTRODUCTION Parastomal herniation occurs in 30-50% of colostomy formations. The aim of this study was to radiologically evaluate the mechanical defects at stoma sites in patients who had previously undergone a permanent colostomy with or without mesh at the index operation for colorectal cancer. METHODS A study was performed of all colorectal cancer patients (n=41) having an end colostomy b...

Obturator hernia is an extremely rare type of abdominal wall hernia occurring mostly in elderly, thin females. It is characterized by the herniation of intra-abdominal contents through the obturator foramen. Symptoms are often nonspecific, and the patient usually presents with an acute or subacute intestinal obstruction. A high index of suspicion is needed in such females presenting with abdomi...

Bisiklet kullanımı çocuklar için eğlenceli ve özgürlük hissi yaratan bir araç olduğu kadar, yaşamı tehdit eden kazaların nedeni de olabilir. Bu yazıda bisiklet gidon yaralanması ile acil servise başvuran olgu sunulacaktır.
 Bisikletten düşme öyküsü getirilen 11 yaşında erkek çocuğun muayenesinde, sağ alt kadranda şişlik batın derisinde ucuna ait vurma izi saptandı. Tomografi duvarı hasarın...

Background One of the most debated topics in the surgery of the abdominal wall hernias is the type and location of the prosthesis and even the employment of prosthetic materials for some authors is an object of discussion [1,2]. The aim of this work is to present the experience of a specialized center in abdominal wall surgery, showing the results of open extraperitoneal prosthetic repair of th...

Extensive full thickness anterior abdominal wall defects pose a difficult challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. The objectives of reconstruction are the support of the intra-abdominal structures in order to preserve the functional integrity and achieve an aesthetically-acceptable appearance. Autologous tissues are versatile and provide the best reconstructive option in this type of defects. ...

INTRODUCTION Reconstruction of a full thickness abdominal wall defect is a demanding procedure for general and also for plastic surgeons, requiring vigorous planning and reconstruction of three layers. CASE OUTLINE We present a case of a 70-year-old patient with a huge abdominal wall tumor with 40 years evolution. Surgery was performed under general anesthesia. Full thickness abdominal defect...