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- Israelsson, Leif A, et al.
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Incisional hernia repair in Sweden 2002
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In: Hernia. - : Springer. - 1265-4906 .- 1248-9204. ; 10:3, s. 258-261
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Incisional hernia is a common problem after abdominal surgery. The complication and recurrence rates following the different repair techniques are a matter of great concern. Our aim was to study the results of incisional hernia repair in Sweden. A questionnaire was sent to all surgical departments in Sweden requesting data concerning incisional hernia repair performed during the year 2002. Eight hundred and sixty-nine incisional hernia repairs were reported from 40 hospitals. Specialist surgeons performed the repair in 782 (83.8%) patients. The incisional hernia was a recurrence in 148 (17.0%) patients. Thirty-three per cent of the hernias were subsequent to transverse, subcostal or muscle-splitting incisions or laparoscopic procedures. Suture repair was performed in 349 (40.2%) hernias. Onlay mesh repair was more common than a sublay technique. The rate of wound infection was 9.6% after suture repair and 8.1% after mesh repair. The recurrence rate was 29.1% with suture repair, 19.3% with onlay mesh repair, and 7.3% with sublay mesh repair. This survey revealed that there is room for improvement regarding the incisional hernia surgery in Sweden. Suture repair, with its unacceptable results, is common and mesh techniques employed may not be optimal. This study has led to the instigation of a national incisional hernia register.
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- Muysoms, F. E., et al.
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Classification of primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias
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In: Hernia. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1265-4906 .- 1248-9204. ; 13:4, s. 407-414
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- A classification for primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias is needed to allow comparison of publications and future studies on these hernias. It is important to know whether the populations described in different studies are comparable. Several members of the EHS board and some invitees gathered for 2 days to discuss the development of an EHS classification for primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias. To distinguish primary and incisional abdominal wall hernias, a separate classification based on localisation and size as the major risk factors was proposed. Further data are needed to define the optimal size variable for classification of incisional hernias in order to distinguish subgroups with differences in outcome. A classification for primary abdominal wall hernias and a division into subgroups for incisional abdominal wall hernias, concerning the localisation of the hernia, was formulated.
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- Sandblom, G., et al.
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Impact of operative time and surgeon satisfaction on the long-term outcome of hernia repair
- 2009
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In: Hernia. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1248-9204 .- 1265-4906. ; 13:6, s. 581-583
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the degree of difficulty and quality of hernia repair, as perceived by the surgeon, and operative time on the reoperation rate. All hernia repairs performed during the period 1994-1995 at the Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Lund, Sweden, were recorded prospectively. The degree of difficulty and the degree of difficulty in relation to the preoperative expectation of the surgeon were graded on a three-degree scale, the final outcome graded as optimal or suboptimal, and the time required to perform the hernia repair was recorded. Recurrence repairs prior to 1998 were traced in a retrospective review of the patient notes. The Swedish Hernia Register was checked for reoperations from 1998 and later. Altogether, 184 hernia repairs were recorded during the study period, including 14 repairs on women. The mean age of the patients was 58 years and the standard deviation was 15 years. Subsequent reoperation for recurrence was identified in 21 (11.4%) of these patients. The operative time correlated significantly with the surgeon's perception of the degree of difficulty (P < 0.05). Operative time less than 20 min (n = 4) was significantly associated with increased risk for reoperation (P < 0.05). The degree of difficulty, the degree of difficulty in relation to preoperative expectation, and the assessment of the final outcome were not associated with the risk for reoperation. Although neither the grade of difficulty nor the surgeon's perception of the quality of repair significantly predicted the final outcome, the risk for reoperation increased if the repair was performed rapidly.
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- Simons, M P, et al.
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European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients.
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In: Hernia. - : Springer. - 1265-4906 .- 1248-9204. ; 13:4, s. 343-403
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The European Hernia Society (EHS) is proud to present the EHS Guidelines for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernia in Adult Patients. The Guidelines contain recommendations for the treatment of inguinal hernia from diagnosis till aftercare. They have been developed by a Working Group consisting of expert surgeons with representatives of 14 country members of the EHS. They are evidence-based and, when necessary, a consensus was reached among all members. The Guidelines have been reviewed by a Steering Committee. Before finalisation, feedback from different national hernia societies was obtained. The Appraisal of Guidelines for REsearch and Evaluation (AGREE) instrument was used by the Cochrane Association to validate the Guidelines. The Guidelines can be used to adjust local protocols, for training purposes and quality control. They will be revised in 2012 in order to keep them updated. In between revisions, it is the intention of the Working Group to provide every year, during the EHS annual congress, a short update of new high-level evidence (randomised controlled trials [RCTs] and meta-analyses). Developing guidelines leads to questions that remain to be answered by specific research. Therefore, we provide recommendations for further research that can be performed to raise the level of evidence concerning certain aspects of inguinal hernia treatment. In addition, a short summary, specifically for the general practitioner, is given. In order to increase the practical use of the Guidelines by consultants and residents, more details on the most important surgical techniques, local infiltration anaesthesia and a patient information sheet is provided. The most important challenge now will be the implementation of the Guidelines in daily surgical practice. This remains an important task for the EHS. The establishment of an EHS school for teaching inguinal hernia repair surgical techniques, including tips and tricks from experts to overcome the learning curve (especially in endoscopic repair), will be the next step. Working together on this project was a great learning experience, and it was worthwhile and fun. Cultural differences between members were easily overcome by educating each other, respecting different views and always coming back to the principles of evidence-based medicine. The members of the Working Group would like to thank the EHS board for their support and especially Ethicon for sponsoring the many meetings that were needed to finalise such an ambitious project.
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- Stark, Birgit, et al.
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Definitive reconstruction of full-thickness abdominal wall defects initially treated with skin grafting of exposed intestines
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In: Hernia. - : Springer. - 1265-4906 .- 1248-9204. ; 11:6, s. 533-536
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: The reconstruction of wide, full-thickness abdominal wall defects of the midline presents a continuing challenge, and consensus concerning the appropriate surgical treatment is lacking.METHOD: In this retrospective review, we describe a simple method of reconstruction in full-thickness defects initially treated with skin grafting directly on to the surface of the intestines. Instead of removing the split-thickness grafts from the surface of the intestines, the abdominal wall was reconstructed by inverting the grafted area and advancing the rectus muscles towards the midline.RESULTS: Four patients with full-thickness transverse defects larger than 10 cm at the level of the waist and extending from the xiphoid to the suprapubic region were operated with this method. All healed uneventfully. In one case, microscopic examination of the inverted skin showed transformation to normal connective tissue.CONCLUSION: Reconstruction of abdominal wall defects previously treated with skin grafting directly on to the intestines can be safely done by reposition of the skin-grafted intestines into the abdominal cavity and realignment of the rectus muscles in the midline.
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- Stranne, Johan, 1970, et al.
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Inguinal hernia is a common complication in lower midline incision surgery.
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In: Hernia. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1265-4906 .- 1248-9204. ; 11:3, s. 247-252
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Inguinal hernia is a known complication after radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP). We have investigated whether other types of lower midline incision surgery in males increase the risk of inguinal hernia. Male patients operated with open prostatectomy for benign prostate hyperplasia (n = 95), pelvic lymph node dissection for staging of prostate cancer (n = 88), or cystectomy for bladder cancer (n = 76) were identified and were sent questionnaires in which they were asked about postoperative inguinal hernia morbidity. Two-hundred and seventy-one men operated with RRP had previously received a similar questionnaire. The answers were compared with those from a control group of 953 men who had not undergone surgery. Annual attributional hernia morbidity and Kaplan–Meier hernia-free survival were calculated. The cumulative incidence of post-operative inguinal hernia and annual attributional hernia morbidity after the respective surgical procedures were clearly higher during the early years post-operation than for nonoperated patients. Inguinal hernia is a common postoperative complication in males after all the lower midline incision surgery investigated.
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