The Impact of Mesh Reinforcement with Components Separation for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (6) ◽  
pp. 959-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Amirhossein Razavi ◽  
Karan A. Desai ◽  
Alexandra M. Hart ◽  
Peter W. Thompson ◽  
Albert Losken
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ◽  
Abdominal Hernia ◽  
Fascial Closure ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Components Separation ◽  
The Impact

The goal in abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is to minimize morbidity and prevent hernia recurrence. Components separation and mesh reconstruction are two options, however, with advantages and disadvantages. The purpose of this review was to investigate outcomes in patients with abdominal wall hernia undergoing primary closure with component separation (CS) versus CS with acellular dermal matrix (ADM) reinforcement (CS + mesh). Medical records of consecutive patients who underwent abdominal wall reconstruction using CS with or without ADM reinforcement were retrospectively reviewed. Primary fascial closure was achieved in all patients. ADM reinforcement when used was performed using the underlay technique. Reconstructive technique and postoperative complications including delayed healing, skin necrosis, fistula, seroma, hematoma and surgical site infection, recurrence, and reoperation were recorded. Comparisons between the two groups were assessed. One hundred and seven patients were included (mean age, 55.7; 51.4% male; median follow-up 297 days). Twenty-six patients (24%) underwent CS alone; whereas 81 patients (76%) CS + mesh placement. Patient comorbidities, including smoking (26%), diabetes (20%), and hypertension (46%); body mass index (mean 32.3 ± 7.6); and albumin level on the day of surgery (mean 3.4 ± 0.5 mg/dL) were not significantly different between groups. Surgical site infection was significantly higher among CS + mesh patients (22.2%) versus CS only patients (3.9%) (P = 0.02). The recurrence rate of abdominal hernia was significantly lower in CS + mesh patients compared with CS only (14.8% vs 34.6%; P = 0.02). No significant differences in other postoperative complications were identified between the two groups. ADM reinforcement at the time of components separation is often selected in more complex, higher risk patients. Although the incidence of infection was higher in these patients, it was usually treated without mesh removal and recurrence rate was significantly lower when compared to CS alone.

Increased incidence of surgical site infection with a body mass index ≥ 35 kg/m2 following abdominal wall reconstruction with open component separation

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 2503-2507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Docimo ◽  
Konstantinos Spaniolas ◽  
Michael Svestka ◽  
Andrew T. Bates ◽  
Samer Sbayi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ◽  
Component Separation ◽  
Site Infection

The impact of mesh reinforcement with components separation for abdominal wall reconstruction

2015 ◽  
Vol 221 (4) ◽  
pp. e123
Author(s):  
Seyed Amirhossein Razavi ◽  
Karan A. Desai ◽  
Peter W. Thompson ◽  
Alexandra M. Hart ◽  
Albert Losken
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ◽  
Components Separation ◽  
Mesh Reinforcement ◽  
The Impact

Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction in Neutropenic Patients

2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482110110
Author(s):  
Kajmolli Agon ◽  
Smiley Abbas ◽  
McGuirk Matthew ◽  
Gachabayov Mahir ◽  
Bodin Roxana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Release ◽  
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Neutropenic Patients

The aim of our study was to determine whether patients with neutropenia (absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≤1,500 cells/µL) had higher rates of surgical site infection after elective abdominal wall reconstruction. This was a case series from a prospective complex abdominal wall reconstruction cohort describing the surgical outcomes of 4 neutropenic patients (ANC ≤1,500 cells/µL) within 48 hours of index operation. Median age was 55 years, 3 patients were female. All patients had liver cirrhosis as a comorbidity: 2 patients as a result of alcohol abuse and 2 patients secondary to cryptogenic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, respectively. All patients underwent a posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release and retro-rectus biologic mesh. None of the 4 patients developed a surgical site infection 90 days postoperatively. Complex abdominal wall reconstruction in neutropenic patients could be safe.

scholarly journals Impact of Preoperative Anemia on Perioperative Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Elective Colorectal Surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Liu ◽  
Lin Liu ◽  
Li-Chuang Liang ◽  
Zhi-qiang Zhu ◽  
Xiao Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rectal Cancer ◽  
Colon Cancer ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
Perioperative Outcomes ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Preoperative Anemia ◽  
Stoma Formation ◽  
The Impact

Aim. To evaluate the impact of preoperative anemia (POA) on perioperative outcomes in patients undergoing elective surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods. A total of 326 CRC patients were enrolled. POA was defined as a hemoglobin (Hb) concentration ≤ 12 g/dl. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to assess the impact of POA on the risks of postoperative complications like surgical site infection (SSI). Results. Patients with colon cancer presented higher rate of POA than patients with rectal cancer (60% versus 40% for colon cancer versus rectal cancer). In addition, female patients and patients with large tumor mass (>4 cm) had a higher rate of POA than male patients and patients with small tumor (≤4 cm), respectively. Upon univariable analysis, CRC patients with POA had a higher rate of incisional SSI than patients without POA (12% versus 6%, P=0.04). However, POA was not associated with other postoperative complications, like anastomotic leak, organ space SSI, and bleeding. Upon multivariable analysis, POA and stoma formation were identified as two independent risk factors for incisional SSI (OR (95%CI): 2.44 (1.09–5.49) for POA versus no POA and 2.64 (1.20–5.81) for stoma formation versus no stoma formation). Conclusions. POA was an independent risk factor for incisional surgical site infection after colorectal resection for CRC, and correcting POA should be considered before elective surgery.

scholarly journals Searching for the safest abdominal closure technique after emergency laparotomy for Hinchey III and IV peritonitis

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2534
Author(s):  
Nicolo Tamini ◽  
Marco Cereda ◽  
Giulia Capelli ◽  
Alessandro Giani ◽  
Luca Gianotti
Keyword(s):  
Incisional Hernia ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Fascial Closure ◽  
Skin Closure ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Abdominal Wall Closure ◽  
Midline Laparotomy

Background: The optimal strategy for abdominal wall closure has been an ongoing issue of debate and convincing evidence is still lacking. The INLINE systematic review and meta-analysis published on annals of surgery 2010 suggested that a running suture with a slowly absorbable suture material was the gold standard technique for abdominal wall closure after elective surgery, while there’s no general agreement in the emergency setting.Methods: Retrospective study regarding patients who underwent emergency surgery for a generalized peritonitis due to colonic perforation from 2002 to 2014 at San Gerardo hospital (Monza, Italy). Particularly study analyzed differences between continuous suture (Maxon loop, Covidien ©) and interrupted suture (Safil, B. Braun ©) for fascial closure and between metallic clips and second intention healing for incision management. After completion of data retrieval, 110 patients were included in the statistical analysis.Results: Incisional hernia rate was 15/101 (14.9%) and surgical site infection rate was 29/110 (26.4%). No significant statistical differences were found between incidence of incisional hernia and surgical site infection in the two groups, although there was a higher prevalence of incisional hernia in the running suture group (25% vs 11,7%). There was no difference between skin-stapler’s and second-intention’s wound closure groups in terms of surgical site infection and incisional hernia development.Conclusions: We consider reasonable to use an interrupted long time absorbable suture for fascial closure after emergency midline laparotomy for Hinchey III and IV peritonitis, at least in high-risk patients. Considering skin closure, suggestion is to perform a primary skin closure.

scholarly journals Initial UK experience with transversus abdominis muscle release for posterior components separation in abdominal wall reconstruction of large or complex ventral hernias: a combined approach by general and plastic surgeons

2017 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
ND Appleton ◽  
KD Anderson ◽  
K Hancock ◽  
MH Scott ◽  
CJ Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Wall ◽  
Ventral Hernia ◽  
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Fascial Closure ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Components Separation ◽  
Aesthetic Appearance ◽  
Ventral Hernias ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Muscle

Introduction Large, complicated ventral hernias are an increasingly common problem. The transversus abdominis muscle release (TAMR) is a recently described modification of posterior components separation for repair of such hernias. We describe our initial experience with TAMR and sublay mesh to facilitate abdominal wall reconstruction. Methods The study is a retrospective review of patients undergoing TAMR performed synchronously by gastrointestinal and plastic surgeons. Results Twelve consecutive patients had their ventral hernias repaired using the TAMR technique from June 2013 to June 2014. Median body mass index was 30.8kg/m2 (range 19.0–34.4kg/m2). Four had a previous ventral hernia repair. Three had previous laparostomies. Four had previous stomas and three had stomas created at the time of the abdominal wall reconstruction. Average transverse distance between the recti was 13cm (3-20cm). Median operative time was 383 minutes (150–550 minutes) and mesh size was 950cm2 (532–2400cm2). Primary midline fascial closure was possible in all cases, with no bridging. Median length of hospital stay was 7.5 days (4–17 days). Three developed minor abdominal wall wound complications. At median review of 24 months (18–37 months), there have been no significant wound problems, mesh infections or explants, and none has developed recurrence of their midline ventral hernia. Visual analogue scales revealed high patient satisfaction levels overall and with their final aesthetic appearance. Conclusions We believe that TAMR offers significant advantages over other forms of components separation in this patient group. The technique can be adopted successfully in UK practice and combined gastrointestinal and plastic surgeon operating yields good results.

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