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Early experience with the use of prosthetic mesh as fascia replacement in structural abdominal wall reconstruction
Background: Abdominal wall defects occur from various causes and require reconstruction. Autogenous tissue is often insufficient and incisional hernia often results. Prosthetic mesh is a proven substitute to autogenous tissue but reports on its use is uncommon in our practice environment. Aim: The a...
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Published in: | Indian journal of plastic surgery 2008-04, Vol.40 (2) |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Background: Abdominal wall defects occur from various causes and
require reconstruction. Autogenous tissue is often insufficient and
incisional hernia often results. Prosthetic mesh is a proven substitute
to autogenous tissue but reports on its use is uncommon in our practice
environment. Aim: The aim is to report our early experience with the
use of prosthetic mesh in black patients in our practice environment.
Materials and Methods: The summaries of three patients with anterior
abdominal wall defects which were managed with the use of a prosthetic
mesh are presented as well as their intraoperative and postoperative
photographs. One patient had intraperitoneal placement of the mesh and
developed no complications. Results: One patient who had bowel
resection developed a postoperative enterocutaneous fistula away from
the site of the mesh and was managed conservatively. Other patients had
no complications. Conclusions: The use of prosthetic mesh is
recommended. |
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ISSN: | 0970-0358 |