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[Eventration of the abdominal wall]
Jean-Luc Boulliot1, Stéphane Servajean, Alexandro Pozzo
1Unité de chirurgie viscérale et digestive, L'Hôtel-Dieu, 75181 Paris. jl.bouillot@htd.ap-hop-paris.fr
La Revue Du Praticien
|December 24, 2003
Summary
Incisional hernias, a common surgical complication, often require surgical repair. Large defects necessitate prosthetic reinforcement for successful long-term outcomes in abdominal wall reconstruction.
Area of Science:
- Abdominal surgery
- Surgical complications
- Hernia repair
Context:
- Incisional hernia is a frequent complication post-abdominal surgery.
- It arises from factors like infection and increased intra-abdominal pressure.
- Large hernias present significant parietal defects, risking strangulation and impacting motility.
Purpose:
- To discuss the management of incisional hernias.
- To outline surgical repair strategies based on defect size.
Summary:
- Surgical intervention is recommended for most incisional hernias.
- Small hernias (<5 cm ring) may undergo simple hernioplasty.
- Large hernias require abdominal wall reinforcement with prostheses for durable repair.
Impact:
- Effective surgical repair improves patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Appropriate prosthetic use is crucial for long-term success in large incisional hernia repair.