STUDY DESIGN Repeated measures. OBJECTIVE To investigate motor control (MC) patterns of normal subjects during the low level physical load of the active straight leg raise (ASLR). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Aberrant MC patterns, as observed with the ASLR test, are considered to be a mechanism for ongoing pain and disability in subjects with chronic musculoskeletal pelvic girdle pain. These ...

A total of 48 infants with abdominal wall defects referred to the South West Regional Neonatal Surgical Centre over a period of six years were reviewed. There were 27 (56%) infants with gastroschisis and 21 (44%) infants with exomphalos. At the regional centre, four pregnancies with gastroschisis were terminated following a prenatal diagnosis, one child was stillborn, and one with exomphalos an...

Abdominal wall endometriosis is a rare condition, which usually develops in a surgical scar of abdominal hysterectomy or Caesarean section. A 38-year-old lady presented in the surgical out patient department complaining of painful swelling in the lower abdomen, at the left edge of the scar of caesarean section. Computerized tomographic (CT) scanning of the pelvis with contrast revealed an enhan...

Anterior abdominal wall defects can be difficult and daunting problems to solve anywhere in the world. These musculofascial defects may range from simple incisional hernias following previous laparotomy to complex open abdominal wounds with exposed viscera and enteric fistulas following traumatic injury or necrotizing fasciitis. These latter wounds are commonly associated with significant funct...

Abstract Aim To qualitatively examine how Abdominal Wall Hernia (AWH) affects patients’ mental health. Methods Fifteen patients were interviewed from a purposive sample of AWH until no new themes emerged. Interviews explored patient thoughts and experiences healtth. Data examinted using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results Three pertaining to health identified: “psychological...

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the use of Polypropylene mesh (Prolene) and Sepramesh, a coated Polypropylene mesh with a protective layer of Seprafilm on its visceral side, for the repair of abdominal wall defects in horses. We also aimed to quantify the consequent visceral adhesion and tissue inflammatio Design: Experimental study. Animals: Ten horses. Methods: The horses w...

Gastroschisis and omphalocele are the two most common congenital abdominal wall defects. Both are frequently detected prenatally due to routine maternal serum screening and fetal ultrasound. Prenatal diagnosis may influence timing, mode and location of delivery. Prognosis for gastroschisis is primarily determined by the degree of bowel injury, whereas prognosis for omphalocele is related to the...

Desmoid fibromatosis is a rare but locally aggressive tumor comprised of myofibroblasts. Desmoids do not have the ability to metastasize but can cause significant morbidity and mortality by local invasion. These tumors may occur throughout the body, but are commonly found on the abdominal wall and within the intestinal mesentery. Desmoids in these areas may cause unique clinical problems for ph...

Background Abdominal stab injury is potential life-threatening injuries. Operation should be considered if wound violate the peritoneal layer and/or complicated with hemodynamic compromise, peritonitis, impalement, or evisceration. It is well known there are several diagnostic tools to evaluate the necessity of operation for a patient with abdominal stab injury. Despite numerous diagnostic tool...