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[Mesh reinforced cutis-plasty]

F W Schütter1, P Kiroff

  • 1Klinik für Chirurgie, Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bergmannsheil-Buer, Gelsenkirchen.

Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1995
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Augmented cutis plasties with absorbable mesh effectively repair large abdominal wall hernias. This technique provides initial stability, reducing recurrence rates to 7% after primary repair and 14% after recurrent hernia correction.

Area of Science:

  • Abdominal surgery
  • Hernia repair
  • Surgical mesh technology

Background:

  • Large abdominal wall hernias pose significant surgical challenges.
  • Traditional repair methods can have high recurrence rates.
  • Augmented cutis plasty offers a potential solution for complex hernia cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of augmented cutis plasties using absorbable mesh for large abdominal wall hernias.
  • To assess the recurrence rates and complication profile of this surgical technique.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 27 patients undergoing 28 augmented cutis plasties for large abdominal wall hernias.
  • Surgical technique involved defect closure with cutis plasty followed by placement of an absorbable mesh adjacent to the fascial defect.

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  • Postoperative outcomes, including seromas, infections, and hernia recurrence, were monitored.

    • Main Results:

    • Two subcutaneous seromas required aspiration; no wound infections were observed.
    • The recurrence rate after primary augmented cutis plasty was 7% (1 out of 14 patients).
    • For recurrent hernias, the failure rate was 14% (2 out of 14 patients).

    Conclusions:

    • Augmented cutis plasty with absorbable mesh provides high initial abdominal wall stability.
    • The technique facilitates the transformation of cutis into robust fibrous tissue, aiding in long-term repair.
    • This method demonstrates promising results for the management of large and recurrent abdominal wall hernias.