ABDOMINAL WALL DEFECTS PREVALENCE, SURGICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND CLINICAL CARE OUTCOMES

ABDOMINAL WALL DEFECTS PREVALENCE, SURGICAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND CLINICAL CARE OUTCOMES

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Contents

Preface

Acknowledgment

Prevalence

Chapter 1 Incisional Hernia: Incidence, Risk Factors, Prevention, and Future Directions

Abstract

Introduction

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2 Diagnostic Assessment of Ventral Hernia

Abstract

Introduction

Identification of Ventral Hernia

Characterization of Ventral Hernia

Conclusion

References

Chapter 3 Comorbidities and Ventral Hernia Repair

Abstract

Introduction

Age

Pulmonary Disease

Smoking

Cardiac Optimization

Malnutrition

Obesity

Immunosuppression

Cirrhosis

Diabetes Mellitus

Evaluation for Synchronous Malignancy

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4 The Burden of the Open Abdomen

Abstract

1. Indications for Open Abdomen Treatment

2. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

3. Open Abdomen Induced Complications

4. Quality of Life after Open Abdomen

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5 The Management of Abdominal Wall Desmoid Tumors: Current Concepts and Surgical Strategy

Abstract

Introduction

Presentation

Diagnostic Evaluation

Treatment

References

Chapter 6 Risk of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Despite Application of a Siloin Newborns Suffering from Abdominal Wall Defects

Abstract

Introduction

Case 1

Case 2

Conclusion

References

Surgical Management Strategies

Chapter 7 Paraostomy Hernias: Prevention and Prosthetic Mesh Repair

Abstract

Introduction

Mechanism of Paraostomy Hernia Formation

Anatomy and Nomenclature of an Intact Ostomy

Incidence of Paraostomy Hernia

Types of Paraostomy Hernia

Circumferential Suture Technique to Prevent Paraostomy Hernia

Other Methods Described for Prevention of Paraostomy Hernia

Repair of Paraostomy Hernias

Surgical Procedures for Intraperitoneal Approach to Paraostomy Hernia Repair

Discussion Regarding the Choiceof a Type of Paraostomy Hernia Repair

Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Mesh Repair

Keyhole Approach versus Sugarbaker Repair

The Optimal Prosthetic Material

References

Chapter 8 Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Using Autologous Tissue Flaps

Abstract

Introduction

Local Flaps

Pedicled and Free Flaps

Autologous Grafts

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9 Reconstruction of Severely Infected Abdominal Walls Using Latissimus Dorsi Free Flaps

Abstract

Introduction

Operative Procedure

Discussion

Conclusion

References

Chapter 10 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Biomaterials

Abstract

Introduction

Tissue Engineering

References

Chapter 11 Abdominal Wall Repair Post-Herniain Kidney and Liver Transplantation and after a Gun Shot Wound

Abstract

Introduction

Abbreviations

References

Chapter 12 Inguinal Hernia Repair: Current Techniques

Abstract

A. Current Techniques in Open Surgery in Inguinal Hernia Repair: (Table 1)

B. Current Techniques in Laparoscopic Surgery in Inguinal Hernia Repair

References

Chapter 13 Management of Ventral Hernia and of Postoperative Abdominal Wall Defects with Vacuum-Assisted Closure Therapy

Abstract

Management of Ventral Hernia

Management of Postoperative Abdominal Wall Defects with Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC Therapy)

Conclusion

References

Chapter 14 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction after Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections with Tissue Loss

Abstract

Introduction

Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections of the Abdominal Wall

Function of the Abdominal Wall

Conclusion

References

Chapter 15 Endoscopic Component Separation

Abstract

Overview

Patient Selection

Pre-Operative Assessment

Anatomy

Operative Techniques

Post-Operative Managment

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 16 Minimally Invasive Component Separation

Abstract

Introduction

Laparoscopic Technique and Outcomes

Minimally Invasive Component Separation Technique

Conclusion

References

Clinical Care Outcomes

Chapter 17 Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Comparing Primary Closure and Biologic and Synthetic Meshes

Abstract

Introduction

Abdominal Wall Anatomy

Operative Technique for Component Separation

Indications and Complications

Available Products

Basic Science Studies of Mesh

Complication Rate by Technique

Recurrence Rates

Our Preferred Method of Repair

Conclusion

References

Chapter 18 Biologic Mesh in the Infected Field

Abstract

Introduction

Wound Classification Systems

Historical Treatment of Ventral Hernias

Available Biologic Mesh

Scientific Evidence for Biologic Mesh Use in the Contaminated field

Technical Uses of Biologic Mesh

Effects on Biologic Mesh in a Contaminated Field

Costs of Biologic Mesh

Outcomes with Biologic Mesh Implantation

Long Term Outcomes of Biologic Mesh Use

Current Recommendations

References

Chapter 19 Surgical Site Infection after Ventral Hernia Repair with Synthetic Mesh

Abstract

Introduction

Risk Factors for SSI

Prevention of Surgical Site Infection

Superficial SSI

Deep SSI

Prosthetic Choice

Conclusion

References

Index