Which repair in umbilical hernia of adults: primary or mesh?
Int Surg
; 91(5): 258-61, 2006.
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| ID: mdl-17061669
In classic literature, knowing that small defects can be repaired primarily in umbilical hernias of adults, mesh repair should be reserved for larger defects. Conventional repair methods have resulted in high rates of recurrence. Therefore, this prospective study investigated the repair techniques in umbilical hernias of adults. The patients who underwent primary umbilical hernia operation between 1998 and 2003 were reviewed. Primary repair was conducted in defects less than 3 cm, whereas larger defects were repaired with polypropylene mesh. Postoperative complications, the length of hospital stay, and recurrence in follow-up were recorded. Of 111 patients, primary repair was carried out on 63 patients, and 48 underwent polypropylene mesh repair. Recurrence rate was significantly higher in the primary repair group (14%) compared with polypropylene mesh repair group (2%). In conclusion, contrary to the general tendency that small defects can be repaired primarily, polypropylene mesh should be used in all umbilical hernias regardless of the size of the defect.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Mallas Quirúrgicas
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Hernia Umbilical
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Surg
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía
Pais de publicación:
Italia