[Reconstruction of abdominal wall defects using corium. Surgical procedure, clinical results and manometric...

Extensive resection of the abdominal wall was performed on six patients to reconstruct defects caused by tumors or necroses. Autologous dermis covered by a flap plasty produced good clinical and functional results, documented by the measurement of intraabdominal pressures in response to coughing, pressing, and lifting of the legs. The autologous dermis graft represents a valuable tool for the closure of large defects of the abdominal wall.