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abdominal hernia

[ab′däm·ə·nəl ′hər·nē·ə]

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Objective: To compare onlay versus sublay mesh repair for ventral abdominal hernias in terms of mean operative team, frequency of post-operative wound infection, seroma formation and hematoma formation.

COMPARISON OF ONLAY VERSUS SUBLAY MESH REPAIR FOR VENTRAL ABDOMINAL HERNIAS. A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Ventral abdominal hernia, xanthoma and haematoma in Egyptian swift pigeons: diagnosis and surgical interventions.

Lateral Body Wall Herniation Involving the Oviduct in Two Psittacine Birds

With pressurization of the gauze roll cushion and elastic bellyband, maximum healing of the muscle around the umbilical defect occurred, thus avoiding the formation of an abdominal hernia caused only by skin covering.

Omphaloceles in combination with a self-made hemispherical cushion: a report of 12 cases

True abdominal hernias are the result of the protrusion of abdominal cavity contents through an opening, tear, or weakness in the abdominal wall musculature.

Case Report: Unilateral Paresis of the Abdominal Wall with Associated Thoraco-Lumbar Pain

Extraordinary uterine weight due to twins or hydrops, direct trauma or severe ventral edema may result in rupture of the prepubic tendon, rupture of the abdominal wall or abdominal hernia. Mares with ruptured ventral abdominal structures present with abdominal discomfort and reluctance to rise or walk in late gestation.

Management strategies for the high-risk pregnancy

A large number of incidental gastrointestinal findings can be observed during abdominal MDCT exam; they can be divided into benign, indeterminate, and worrisome [1]; even if the most frequent are benign ones, there are several conditions such as abdominal hernias, giant colon diverticulum, GIST, intestinal pneumatosis, colon ischemia, cold intussusception, gallstone ileus, and foreign bodies that represent a clinical medical emergency, and because of that a strait clinical and surgical attention may be needed (Table 1).

Abdominal Hernias, Giant Colon Diverticulum, GIST, Intestinal Pneumatosis, Colon Ischemia, Cold Intussusception, Gallstone Ileus, and Foreign Bodies: Our Experience and Literature Review of Incidental Gastrointestinal MDCT Findings

Biological mesh implants for abdominal hernia repair: US food and drug

HIG (SA) guidelines for the management of ventral hernias

Meshes have been applied in abdominal hernia repair for lower recurrence rate and less postoperative pain.

Late-onset Deep Mesh Infection: A Study of Eight Cases Detected from 2666 Consecutive Patients with Abdominal Wall Hernia Repairs

Large abdominal hernia including inguinal hernia 2.

Assessing patient suitability for peritoneal dialysis

Acquired neurogenic abdominal wall weakness simulating abdominal hernia. Isr Med Assoc J.