Combined epigastric hernia repair and mini-abdominoplasty. Case report. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grella, Roberto; Razzano, Sergio; Lamberti, Rossella; Trojaniello, Biagio; D'Andrea, Francesco; Nicoletti, Giovanni Francesco
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 8(2015)
• Page Start: 111
• Page End: 113
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: Epigastric hernia -- Abdominoplasty -- Mini-abdominoplasty -- Hernia repair; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.10.033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Abstract: The objectives of abdominal hernia repair are to restore the structural integrity of the abdominal wall. Current techniques include primary closure, staged repair and the use of prosthetic materials. Techniques for mini-abdominoplasty include the use of the transverse lower abdominal incision and the resection of excess skin. We report a case of epigastric hernia repair through a transverse lower abdominal incision with the resection of excess of skin. Our purpose is to evaluate the results of the procedure by incorporating these aspects into an epigastric hernia repair, we found out that the procedures are made safer and the results are improved. Proper indication and details of the technique are described.