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Simple technique of subxiphoid hernia correction carries a low rate of early recurrence: A retrospective study
Gustavo Heluani Antunes de Mesquita1, Leandro Ryuchi Iuamoto2, Fabio Yuji Suguita2
1Department of Gastroenterology, University Of São Paulo Medical School, Av. Dr. Arnaldo, 455 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo, SP, 01246-903, Brazil. gustavo.heluani@gmail.com.
Background:
Subxiphoid incisional hernia occurs as a complication following median sternotomy and are difficult to repair. We present recent data of a standardized technique for correction of subxiphoid incisional hernias, and discuss possible anatomical and surgical factors related to recurrence of the hernia.
Methods:
A retrospective study with medical records analysis of patients submitted to surgical correction of subxiphoid incisional hernias through standardized treatment between July 2014 and September 2016. All procedures were carried out using the same standardized technique, surgical materials (threads and meshes) and pre- and post-operative care.
Results:
All of the surgical procedures carried out were elective. The hernia defect varied between 5 cm and 16 cm (mean of 7.4 cm); the procedure lasted between 32 and 75 min; the mean time of hospital stay was 2.2 days (range from 1 to 5 days). In five patients the correction of subxiphoid incisional hernia was carried out concurrently with another procedure. No death occurred as a result of the operations. Five patients had minor postoperative complications. Follow up time was between 7 and 33 months, with a recurrence rate of 0% at the time of writing.
Conclusions:
Despite the limitations of a short follow up period, the surgical technique described presented low rates of early recurrence by closing the hernia defect, using relaxing incisions in the musculature and aponeurosis and surgical mesh.
