Umbilical hernia repair with the prolene hernia system

BACKGROUND: Despite its extensive application for the repair of inguinal hernias, the use of the Prolene Hernia System (PHS; Ethicon, West Somerville, NJ) for the repair of umbilical hernias has been sparse. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess, in comparison with currently available techniques, the effectiveness of the PHS in repairing umbilical hernias. METHODS: Fifty consecutive patients diagnosed with a primary umbilical hernia were enrolled for the study. They were randomized and underwent elective repair of umbilical hernia using either the PHS (n = 17), Mayo repair (n = 18), or onlay repair with mesh (n = 15). Data for the time required for the surgical repair method, length of hospital stay, postoperative pain, analgesic necessity, and return to work, and early and late complications were recorded, and compared with respect to the repair procedure. RESULTS: The mean operating time and the mean length of hospital stay were the longest in the onlay repair with mesh group (P < .05). Those patients operated on using the PHS described minimum pain on the postoperative first , second, and seventh days (P < .05) and also the necessity of analgesic was significantly lower in this group (P < .05). There were 2 recurrences in Mayo repair group. The mean follow-up duration was 22 months (range 6 to 44 months). CONCLUSION: The PHS seemed to be useful for umbilical hernia repairs in selected patients as it caused minimal postoperative pain and less analgesic necessity.     

无张力疝修补术与传统疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝的疗效分析

目的探讨无张力疝修补术与传统疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝的疗效,为基层医院的治疗提供参考。方法将86例患者按照随机原则分为观察组与对照组,每组43例,观察组采用无张力疝修补术进行治疗,对照组采用传统疝修补术进行治疗,比较两组患者的手术时间、住院时间、住院费用、术后恢复时间、并发症及复发情况。结果两组患者的手术时间比较,差异无统计学意义（P〉0.05）;两组患者的住院时间、术后恢复时间、住院费用比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）。两组患者的并发症发生率,观察组为30.2%,对照组为58.1%,两组比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）。两组患者的复发率对照组为18.6%、观察组为2.3%,两组比较,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）。结论无张力疝修补术操作简单、复发率低、并发症少,易为患者接受,较适合在基层医院推广应用。     

腹膜前无张力修补术与传统疝修补对比研究

目的：探讨腹膜前间隙无张力疝修补术在治疗腹股沟疝中的临床价值。方法回顾性分析2008年3月至2012年8月,山东省即墨市中医医院收治的腹股沟疝患者130例,随机分为二组。观察组（68例）实施腹膜前间隙无张力疝修补术,对照组（62例）实施传统疝修补术。对二组患者手术时间、住院时间、并发症和复发情况、疼痛程度进行评价。结果观察组手术时间（42±5）min,对照组手术时间（71±4）min,差异有统计学意义（t＝4．862,P＝0．049）。观察组住院时间（5．4±1．0）d,对照组住院时间（7．8±0．9）d,差异有统计学意义（t＝4．830,P＝0．038）。对照组复发2例,发生率为3．22％,观察组无一例复发,差异有统计学意义（χ2＝4．115,P＝0．029）。观察组并发症发生率8．8％（6／68）,对照组并发症发生率14．5％（9／62）,差异有统计学意义（χ2＝5．081,P＝0．020）。结论腹膜前无张力疝修补术更符合局部解剖和生理,可以减轻患者痛苦,是一种安全、有效的手术方式。     

超普疝装置腹膜前间隙无张力疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝体会

目的 探讨应用轻量型部分可吸收超普疝装置(UHS)行腹膜前间隙无张力疝修补术的方法 及效果.方法 总结2009年5月至2011年5月应用UHS腹膜前间隙无张力疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝127例的临床资料.结果 127例全部治愈,随访115例,随访率90.5%,随访时间1～24个月,平均10个月.术后发生腹股沟区慢性疼痛5例,阴囊水肿3例,皮下淤血2例,脂肪液化2例,无感染、疝复发、睾丸萎缩等并发症发生.结论 应用轻量型部分可吸收UHS腹膜前间隙无张力疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝,补片能完全覆盖耻骨肌孔,增强腹横筋膜前后壁,UHS腹膜前间隙无张力疝修补术是治疗腹股沟疝的理想方法.     

Giant Spigelian hernia associated with inguinal hernia. Repair with polypropylene prosthesis

Spigelian or lateral ventral hernia is a rare pathology, representing about 2% of all abdominal wall hernias. This kind of hernia can be found in the area limited from the umbilicus and anterosuperior iliac spine, near the lateral edge of the rectus abdominis. The authors describe a rare case of "giant" Spigelian hernia related with homolateral direct inguinal hernia. A seventy-year-old and obese patient had a painless huge intumescence in the right side of periumbilical area, and besides--he had a homolateral direct inguinal hernia. Abdominal computerized tomography visualized a hernial gap, which diameter is larger than 7 cm, in pararectal subumbilical site and a wide herniated bowel in interaponeurotic site. This double hernial pathology has been treated in an only solution, placing an only subfascial polypropylene prosthesis, overlapping both hernial defects. The authors believe prosthetic "tension free" repair, previous suture of the defect, represents a gold standard in the treatment of Spigelian hernia. Such refined technique allows an effective repair especially when aponeurotic defect is out of size and/or is related with subsequent homolateral hernia, also allowing an early patient's rehabilitation.     

疝环充填式无张力疝修补术116例并发症分析

目的总结腹股沟疝行疝环充填式无张力疝修补术的并发症。方法回顾分析我院2005年5月至2007年12月应用美国Bard公司产品修补腹股沟疝116例，观察其并发症，分析其原因。结果全组无死亡，随访时间6个月-1年，8例患者发生并发症，其中术后切口感染1例（0．9％），切口血肿1例（0．9％），顽固性疼痛1例（0．9％），局部硬块和异物感2例（1．7％），阴囊水肿、积液2例（1．7％），精索炎、睾丸炎1例（0．9％）。结论疝环充填式无张力疝修补术较传统疝修补术具有明显的优势，但该方法仍有一定比率的并发症发生，这与手术操作和术后处理有关。     

Adult right-sided Bochdalek hernia with ileo-cecal appendix: Almeida-Reis hernia

INTRODUCTIONBochdalek hernia is one of the most common congenital abnormalities manifested in infants. In the adult is a rarity, with a prevalence of 0.17–6% of all diaphragmatic hernias. Right-sided Bochdalek hernias containing colon are even more rare, with no case described in the literature with ileo-cecal appendix.PRESENTATION OF CASEThe authors present a case of a right-sided Bochdalek hernia in an adult female of 49 years old, presented with severe respiratory failure. During laparotomy for hernia correction, were found in an intrathoracic position the cecum and ileo-cecal appendix, the right colon and the transverse colon.DISCUSSIONAlthough useful in patient evaluation, clinical history and physical examination are not helpful in making diagnosis because of their nonspecific character. CT scan is the most accurate exam for making diagnosis. Most of the times there is no hernial sac. Surgery is the treatment of choice, and it is always indicated even if asymptomatic. In general suture of the defect is possible. Due to patient's weak respiratory function we chose laparotomy by Kocher incision.CONCLUSIONBeing the first case of a right-sided Bochdalek hernia in the adult with a herniated ileo-cecal appendix, we name it Almeida-Reis hernia.     

单孔腹腔镜与腹横纹切口手术治疗儿童腹股沟斜疝的对比研究

目的探讨采用单孔腹腔镜疝囊高位结扎术与传统腹横纹切口手术治疗儿童腹股沟斜疝患者的临床效果。方法回顾性分析2012年3月至2014年3月,湖北医药学院附属太和医院就诊的腹股沟斜疝患儿600例,随机分为二组。观察组380例,采用经脐单孔腹腔镜疝囊高位结扎术进行治疗;对照组220例,采用传统腹横纹切口疝囊高位结扎术进行治疗。比较二组患儿的术中、术后恢复情况及术后并发症。结果观察组与对照组比较,切口较小,手术时间及住院时间短,二组差异有统计学意义（t=2．343、2．451、2．472,P均〈0．05）。观察组住院费用、术后并发症发生率、复发率均低于对照组,二组比较差异有统计学意义（t=2．507,x^2=6．435、30．746,P均〈0．05）。结论腹腔镜疝囊高位结扎术具有切口小、创伤小、术后康复快、手术时间及住院时间短、安全可靠等优点,术中可同时发现并处理对侧腹股沟区隐匿性疝,可以作为一种安全有效的方法在临床推广应用。     

Abdominal hernia repair with bridging acellular dermal matrix--an expensive hernia sac

BACKGROUND: The ability of biologic mesh to remodel into native fascia and prevent hernia recurrence in complicated repairs is appealing. However, few long-term data exist evaluating these products in the setting of bridging fascial defects. These collagen-based mesh products are costly, and long-term evaluation of hernia recurrence rates are necessary to justify their expense. METHODS: This was a retrospective review of patients undergoing repair of complex abdominal defects with acellular dermal matrix (ADM) at our institution was performed. RESULTS: Between January 2004 and December 2005, 11 patients underwent complex ventral hernia repairs with bridging ADM. Indications for repair included resection of enterocutaneous fistula, infected mesh, and/or ventral hernia repair. A mean of 175 cm(2) (range 8 to 456) of ADM were used. Mean follow-up was 24 months (range 18 to 37). One patient died on postoperative day 20. Eight of the 10 (80%) remaining patients had recurrences, and 7 underwent further surgery for repair. One patient reported laxity but refused repair. The total cost of ADM alone for these 11 patients was $61,926; the cost for the 8 patients having recurrences was $40,776; and the total mean cost was $5,100/patient. CONCLUSIONS: Although bridging fascial defects with ADM can be an appealing substitute in extremely complicated cases, our data demonstrate exceedingly high recurrence rates. The long-term outcome of bridging fascial defects with biologic prosthesis does not justify the expense of the product.     

Ambulatory inguinal hernia repair with prolene hernia system (PHS)

Study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of inguinal hernia repair with prolene hernia system (PHS) mesh under local anaesthesia as a day surgery procedure in a multinational society of United Arab Emirates. One hundred and seventy-eight inguinal hernias in 172 consecutive adults of whom 154 (89.5%) fitted the criteria of inclusion in the day-case surgery settings were operated upon including one early recurrence. Conversion from local to general anaesthesia was required in five (2.8%) patients. The mean operation time was 65 min, including the anaesthesia injection. The mean hospital stay was 2.1 days for all patients and 1.01 days for those who fitted in the ambulatory surgery program. Inguinal hernia repair using the PHS technique under local anaesthesia could be mastered by many of the surgeons in our hospital with minimal morbidity and short hospital stay with a potential to lessen recurrence.     

悬吊疝囊残端与无张力修补联合治疗腹股沟疝的临床研究

目的 总结应用悬吊疝囊残端与无张力修补联合治疗成人腹股沟疝的临床经验及疗效.方法 回顾性分析2009年6月至2012年12月在秭归县人民医院应用悬吊疝囊残端与无张力修补联合治疗腹股沟疝90例的临床资料.结果 本组患者手术均获成功,手术时间为45～60 min,住院时间8～10 d.术后4～6 h进饮食,术后1～2 d下床活动.全组患者术后切口均愈合良好,未出现局部疼痛及切口麻木不适等.切口出现发红2例,换药处理好转,无感染.全组患者无异物反应.随访5个月至3年,无复发.结论 应用悬吊疝囊残端与无张力疝修补联合治疗成人腹股沟疝具有手术方法简单,手术操作不复杂,手术过程安全可靠,并且具有恢复快,并发症少,复发率低,疗效满意等优点.     

无张力修补术治疗腹股沟疝

目的　总结疝环充填式无张力疝修补术的近期临床效果。方法　自 1 999年 1 0月～2 0 0 3年 8月采用Lichtenstein和Mesh plug两种手术方法对 1 1 8例腹股沟疝患者行无张力疝修补术。结果　全部治愈 ,患者术后平均 1d下床活动 ,平均住院天数 6 .5d。并发尿潴留 3例 ,8例术后切口疼痛 ,其中 3例于手术当晚使用止痛剂 ,阴囊肿胀 4例 ,7d内吸收消退。无切口感染及其它明显并发症 ,复发 1例 ,复发率 0 .9%。结论　无张力疝修补术很少游离正常解剖 ,并确保了无张力修补 ,这是患者迅速恢复及低复发率的两个最重要因素。此术式尤其适合治疗老年性腹股沟疝及复发疝     

Symptomatic hernia. Strangulated hernia combined with acute abdominal disease

Strangulation of a previously unknown or asymptomatic hernia may be caused by acute abdominal disease. If the presence of such a disease is not recognized, it will result in high morbidity and mortality. Five cases are presented. In only one was the correct diagnosis of acute abdominal disease made preoperatively. In three cases, the correct diagnosis was made only during hernial repair. In one case, an umbilical hernia became strangulated soon after laparotomy for a periappendiceal abscess. Three of the five cases were complicated by severe wound infection. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult because clinical and laboratory findings are frequently similar in both conditions. A strangulated hernia, especially one which was previously unrecognized and asymptomatic, should raise the suspicion of an underlying acute abdominal disease. Careful evaluation of the patient's history, physical and laboratory findings as well as of the situation during surgery will enhance the possibility of correctly diagnosing this condition, thus reducing both morbidity and mortality.     

无张力疝修补术治疗巨大切口疝患者的临床疗效

目的探讨无张力疝修补术治疗巨大切口疝患者的临床疗效。 方法选取赤峰市医院2018年1月至2019年3月收治的巨大切口疝患者60例,随机分为对照组、观察组,各30例。对照组患者给予传统开放疝修补术治疗,观察组患者采用无张力疝修补术进行治疗。比较2组患者治疗后并发症发生率、满意率,统计2组患者手术各指标数据进行分析。 结果对照组患者并发症发生率为（26.67%）,明显高于观察组发生率的（3.33%）,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。观察组住院时间、术中出血量、手术时间明显优于对照组,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。观察组患者总有效率（96.67%）明显高于对照组的（70.00%）,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。 结论针对巨大切口疝患者采用无张力疝修补术效果临床疗效确切,并发症发生率显著降低,值得推广。     

应用Kugel补片进行腹膜前修补腹股沟复发疝

目的 探讨Kugel补片开放式腹膜前修补腹股沟复发疝的临床疗效.方法 回顾性分析2005年1月～2009年6月福建医科大学附属协和医院应用Kugel补片开放式腹膜前置入治疗65例77侧腹股沟复发疝的临床资料.结果 单侧手术时间40～150 min,平均(76.5±20.4)min.术后切口疼痛轻,无切口感染.并发尿潴留4例、腹股沟区浆液肿6例、皮下血肿2例、阴囊积液3例,随访3～54个月,未发现明显异物感或腹股沟区慢性疼痛,无再复发疝.结论 开放式腹膜前放置Kugel补片治疗成人腹股沟复发疝具是合理性和可行性.     

Outcome of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair in correlation with obesity,type of hernia,and hernia size

BACKGROUND: The morbidity and overall recovery time of ventral hernia repair can vary significantly depending on the hernia type or size and on other factors, such as the body mass index (BMI). The purpose of our study was to investigate the effects of type of hernia, hernia size, and BMI on the outcome of laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. METHODS: Fifty patients who underwent laparoscopic ventral hernia repair were retrospectively reviewed and stratified according to hernia type (incisional, IVH/primary, PVH), hernia size, and BMI. These subgroups were compared in regard to operative time, resumption of diet, hospital stay, pain control, and complication rate. RESULTS: Laparoscopic IVH repair was associated with a longer operative time (143 vs. 98 minutes, p = .02) and length of stay (2.2 vs. 0.6 days, p = .03) than PVH repair. The narcotic requirements were higher in the IVH group, but the difference did not reach statistical significance. Larger hernias were associated with a longer operative time (p = .04) and increased narcotic requirement (p = .03). The morbidity of the laparoscopic repair was not significantly affected by the hernia type or size. The BMI did not significantly alter any of the parameters examined. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic repair of incisional and larger hernias is a technically demanding procedure that requires a longer operative time. In contrast to PVH repair, laparoscopic IVH repair usually cannot be performed on an outpatient basis. Surgeons need not be discouraged from recommending the laparoscopic approach for patients with large IVHs or with severe obesity because the morbidity remains low.