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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
ISSN: 0970-0358 EISSN: 0970-0358
Vol. 40, No. 2, 2007, pp. 164-169
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Bioline Code: pl07048
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 40, No. 2, 2007, pp. 164-169
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Early experience with the use of prosthetic mesh as fascia replacement in structural abdominal wall reconstruction
Adigun, I.A.; Olabanji, J.K.; Oladele, A.O.; Lawal, O.O. & Alabi, G.H.
Abstract
Background: Abdominal wall defects occur from various causes and require reconstruction. Autogenous tissue is often insufficient and incisional hernia often results. Prosthetic mesh is a proven substitute to autogenous tissue but reports on its use is uncommon in our practice environment.
Aim: The aim is to report our early experience with the use of prosthetic mesh in black patients in our practice environment.
Materials and Methods: The summaries of three patients with anterior abdominal wall defects which were managed with the use of a prosthetic mesh are presented as well as their intraoperative and postoperative photographs. One patient had intraperitoneal placement of the mesh and developed no complications.
Results: One patient who had bowel resection developed a postoperative enterocutaneous fistula away from the site of the mesh and was managed conservatively. Other patients had no complications.
Conclusions: The use of prosthetic mesh is recommended.
Keywords
Abdominal wall, mesh, reconstruction
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