Recurrent Lateral Abdominal Wall Hernias: Options for Reconstruction
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Laparoscopic Repair of Para-Esophageal Hernia Using Absorbable Biosynthetic Mesh
Published on: September 11, 2021
Gennaya Lynn Mattison1, Seung Ah Lee1, Daniel Enjay Wong2
1From the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, Calif.
Abstract:
Management of lateral abdominal wall hernias presents a surgical challenge, and best management is controversial. Flank hernias as a surgical sequela occur more commonly, whereas flank hernias resulting from trauma are a rare occurrence. In this article, we present a review of the literature and a case of flank hernia presenting after trauma and recurring after repair. An anchored suture repair was performed and reinforced by the addition of a polyester underlay mesh.

