scholarly journals Peculiarities of surgical tactics in postoperative ventral hernias in elderly patients

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Maksim Aleksandrovich Evseev ◽  
Roman Anatolievich Golovin ◽  
Dmitry Nikolaevich Sotnikov ◽  
Nataliya Mikhailovna Lazarieva

The questions of surgical tactics in large and giant postoperative hernia in patients of older age groups. An analysis of the causes of recurrent hernias and postoperative complications identified the need to use algorithmic approach to the selection method of plasty of abdominal wall, defined the criteria for the possibility of operational benefits in patients with severe concomitant diseases, as well as a preoperative preparation program.

Author(s):  
N I Glushkov ◽  
T L Gorshenin ◽  
S K Dulaeva

Introduction. The immediate results of surgical treatment of 80 patients with pyloroduodenal stenosis of older age groups, operated in the traditional way and with the use of endovideosurgical techniques, were analyzed. An optimal variant of preoperative preparation with inclusion of early enteral therapy and nutritional support was offered, which allowed to reduce the degree of hypovolemia and tissue dehydration, to correct the water-electrolyte balance and acid-base state. The incidence of postoperative complications and mortality in both groups were studied. Individualized surgical tactics that allowed to reduce the number of postoperative complications and lethality were proposed.


2020 ◽  
pp. 289-291
Author(s):  
Ya.P. Feleshtynskyi

Background. Postoperative ventral hernias (PVH) account for 20.4-22 % of all abdominal hernias. The recurrence rate after alloplastic surgery of large and giant PVH is 10-25 %. Adequate selection of alloplastic surgery method in PVH may help to improve treatment outcomes and reduce the frequency of relapses. Objective. To describe the features of laparoscopic and open alloplastic surgery of PVH. Materials and methods. Analysis of literature sources on this topic. Results and discussion. According to the classification, PVH are divided into medial (subxiphoid, epigastric, umbilical, subumbilical, suprapubic) and lateral (subcostal, flank, iliac, lumbar). Autoplastic surgery (according to Sapezhko, Mayo) is used only for small-sized PVH in young and middle-aged people in the absence of diastasis recti and obesity (up to 3.5 %). In 96.5 % of cases alloplastic surgery is used (open – 81.1 %; laparoscopic – 15.4 %). There are about a dozen types of alloplastic interventions. When choosing the optimal intervention, it is necessary to take into account the width of the defect, the width of diastasis or contracture of the rectus abdominis muscles, the level of intra-abdominal pressure. When performing laparoscopic alloplastic intervention, prevention of trocar wound infection is performed using Dekasan solution (“Yuria-Pharm”) by rinsing before suturing. Alloplastic surgeries of giant PVH should be performed in combination with techniques for separating the anatomical components of the anterior abdominal wall and mandatory monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure, as intra-abdominal hypertension is a frequent complication of such procedures. Preoperative preparation and examination of patients before PVH surgery includes laboratory tests (general and biochemical blood tests, coagulation analysis), electro- and echocardiography, ultrasound or computed tomography of the required areas, spirography, consultations with related specialists, slag-free nutrition and 10-12 days of laxatives (in the outpatient settings), correction of comorbidities, maximum bowel cleansing before surgery, control of intra-abdominal pressure, prevention of infectious complications of the wound and prevention of thromboembolic complications. Contraindications to elective surgery include ineffective preoperative preparation, impaired cardiopulmonary activity, increased intra-abdominal pressure >12 mm H2O using bandage compression, reduction of breathing function <60 % of normal. To prevent postoperative wound infection during surgery at the stages of separation of the anatomical components of the anterior abdominal wall, fixation of the mesh and before drainage and suturing the wound, Decasan washing is used (400-800 ml depending on the wound surface area). Postoperative treatment includes analgesia (paracetamol – Infulgan, “Yuria-Pharm”), oxygen therapy, abdominal bandaging, monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure, stimulation of intestinal function (metoclopramide – Reosorbilact, “Yuria-Pharm”), antibacterial treatment, correction of electrolyte balance, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Removal of drainages from the mesh implant is performed in 3-4 days, from the subcutaneous wound – in 5-6 days. Conclusions. 1. The choice of PVH alloplastic surgery type should be made taking into account the size of the defects, the width of the diastasis recti and intra-abdominal pressure. 2. Optimization of the choice of treatment procedure for giant PVH can be achieved by determining the intra-abdominal pressure during surgery during contact of the rectus abdominis muscles. 3. Decasan lavage is used to prevent infection of trocar and surgical wounds.


2020 ◽  
pp. 135-139
Author(s):  
V. I. Piatnochka ◽  
I. Ya. Dziubanovskyi ◽  
A. M. Prodan

Abstract. In the period from 2001 to 2017, 1419 patients with ventral and postoperative ventral hernia were operated on. The unsatisfactory results of the surgical treatment of this pathology were due to a number of disadvantages: the choice of an inadequate method of hernioplasty in a specific clinical situation, an incomplete revision of the muscle-aponeurotic layer of the anterior abdominal wall, especially in patients with postoperative veterinary hernias, concomitant syndrome of undifferentiated connective tissue dysplasia and obesity, and weak points, the wrong choice of the type of mesh implant (“light” or “heavy” polypropylene mesh) and its size, the choice of an inappropriate type of suture material, as well as the high invasiveness of surgical intervention. Based on the given causes of complications in the operated patients with a high risk of their development, we have made a technical improvement of the existing methods of hernioplasty and development of new ones, which significantly reduced the number of postoperative complications and increased the safety of performing surgical interventions in patients with ventral and postoperative ventral hernia. Purpose. Based on the results of the analysis of surgical treatment of patients with comorbid conditions for primary and incisional ventral hernias to develop technical prerequisites for improving the safety of surgical interventions in this category of patients. Methods. Іn the period from 2001 to 2017, an in-depth comprehensive clinical-instrumental and laboratory examination of 1419 patients with primary ventral hernia (PVH) and postoperative ventral hernia (PVH) was conducted. The patients were divided into groups according to the periods of surgical treatment of patients. For this purpose, two periods were formed: from 2001 to 2009 and from 2010 to 2017. At the first period, 597 (42.07%) patients were examined and operated on. These patients formed a comparison group. The main group corresponding to patients who were treated in the period from 2010 to 2017 was 822 (57.93%) people. Results. Developed techniques for performing retromuscular allogernioplasty, which were based on controlled visualization of suturing when fixing polypropylene mesh to the posterior leaf of the vagina of the rectus muscle, allowed us to reliably and safely place and secure the implant in the retromuscular space, significantly reduce the trauma and duration of surgery. Kind of treatment using the mesh allograft with a liposomal complex with included antibacterial and immunosuppressive agents during the operation on the "onlay" method significantly reduced the number of local infectious complications. The location of the PRF membrane over the polypropylene mesh during retromuscular allogernioplasty improved neoangiogenesis at the mesh implantation site, increased fibroblast activity and the formation of collagen fibers around the mesh material, which provided maximum integration of the "light" abdominal wall with polypropylene tissue. Conclusion. These features of the dynamics of the used methods of surgical interventions and types of polypropylene nets with an individualized approach to each patient were reflected in a significant reduction in the number of both early local and general late postoperative complications, which improved the effectiveness of surgical treatment of patients with primary postoperative ventral hernias.


Author(s):  
Б. К. Комяков ◽  
Е. В. Колыгина ◽  
Е. С. Невирович ◽  
А. Н. Селиванов ◽  
И. В. Телегин

Рак предстательной железы является актуальной проблемой у мужчин старших возрастных групп, при этом сопутствующий преморбидный фон данной категории пациентов зачастую приводит к развитию послеоперационных осложнений при применении стандартного оперативного метода. В статье приведены результаты применения пневмоперитонеума низкого давления с лифтингом передней брюшной стенки при лапароскопической радикальной простатэктомии у пациентов пожилого возраста с локализованной формой рака предстательной железы. Убедительно показано, что использование этой методики позволяет обеспечить удовлетворительное операционное поле, получить стабильные показатели операционного мониторинга и при этом уменьшить длительность самого оперативного пособия, а также уменьшить длительность госпитализации и частоту встречаемости послеоперационных осложнений. Prostate cancer is an actual problem among males of older age groups, while the concomitant pre-morbid background of this category of patients often leads to the development of postoperative complications using the standard surgical method. The article presents the results of using low-pressure pneumoperitoneum with anterior abdominal wall lifting for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy in elderly patients with a localized form of prostate cancer. Convincingly shown that the use of low-pressure techniques pneumoperitoneum with lifting anterior abdominal wall ensures satisfactory operating field, obtains stable indicators of operational monitoring and allow to reduce the duration of the operation, as well as reduce the duration of hospitalization and incidence of postoperative complications.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011419S0029
Author(s):  
Haley McKissack ◽  
Matthew Anderson ◽  
John T. Wilson ◽  
Leonardo V. M. Moraes ◽  
Gean C. Viner ◽  
...  

Category: Ankle, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Ankle fractures are commonly-seen orthopaedic injuries across all age groups, and often warrant operative management. Postoperative complications are particularly common among elderly patients, and can lead to a progressive culmination of negative outcomes. Although several studies have focused on the risk factors for and prevention of such complications in elderly patients, a paucity of literature exists addressing risk of postoperative complications in younger patient populations. The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of and risk factors for various postoperative complications between younger and older patient populations. Methods: Patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation for an ankle fracture at a single institution between the years 2008 and 2018 were retrospectively identified based on seven different Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes: 27829, 27784, 27822, 27814, 27769, 27792, and 27766. Patient charts were reviewed for demographic data and comorbid conditions. Patients with open fractures, pilon fractures, and polytraumatic injuries were excluded. The sample was stratified into two cohorts based on age in years: 18-49 (group 1), and 50 and older (group 2). Incidence of various postoperative complications—including infection, wound dehiscence, sepsis, DVT, implant failure, revision surgery, and non-union— was compared between groups. Secondary analysis was conducted to compare risk factors for these complications between ages 18- 49 and older than 50. Results: 881 patients were included. A significantly greater number of patients in group 2 experienced wound dehiscence (p = 0.033) and nonunion (p<0.001) postoperatively in comparison to those in group 1. Risk of infection was significantly increased among patients with hypertension, CHF, and CKD compared to patients without these comorbidities in both group 1 and group 2. Risk of wound dehiscence was significantly increased among patients using tobacco and illicit drugs in group 1 (RR=3.39, p=0.0223 and RR=3.07, p=0.0201 respectively), but not in group 2 (RR = 1.12, p = 0.8021 and RR = 1.77, p = 0.4203 respectively). Risk of implant failure was significantly increased among tobacco users in group 2 (RR=3.82, p = 0.0005), but not in group 1 (RR = 0.75, p=0.4709). Conclusion: Patients age 50 and older may be at significantly increased risk for postoperative wound dehiscence and nonunion in comparison to patients who are younger than 50. Additionally, younger patients who use tobacco and illicit drugs may be at increased risk of wound dehiscence, while tobacco use among patients 50 years and older may increase risk of implant failure. Understanding the risk factors associated with negative outcomes may help physicians to optimize individual patient care based on existing comorbidities and age.


2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Lambropoulos ◽  
E. Mylona ◽  
V. Mouravas ◽  
C. Tsakalidis ◽  
I. Spyridakis ◽  
...  

Introduction.Incisional hernias are a common complication appearing after abdominal wall defects reconstruction, with omphalocele and gastroschisis being the most common etiologies in children. Abdominal closure of these defects represents a real challenge for pediatric surgeons with many surgical techniques and various prosthetic materials being used for this purpose.Case Report.We present a case of repair of a postoperative ventral hernia occurring after congenital omphalocele reconstruction in a three-and-a-half-year-old child using an acellular, sterile, porcine dermal mesh.Conclusion.Non-cross-linked acellular porcine dermal matrix is an appropriate mesh used for the reconstruction of abdominal wall defects and their postoperative complications like large ventral hernias with success and preventing their recurrence.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 100-106
Author(s):  
V. I. Pyatnochka ◽  
I. Ya. Dzyubanovsky ◽  
A. M. Prodan ◽  
T. V. Datsko

Considering the results of surgical treatment of postoperative ventral hernias, a significant number of relapses, comprising 4.3-46 %, should be noted, and for large and giant postoperative ventral hernias reaches 80 %. The lack of clear criteria for assessing the local response of the tissues of the anterior abdominal wall to the implantation of various types of mesh implants and the associated early wound postoperative complications and relapses prompts further study of the morphological features of the anterior abdominal wall tissue responses in patients with primary and postoperative ventral hernias. Aim of the study: to establish morphological patterns of the restructuring of the tissues of the anterior abdominal wall in patients with recurrent ventral hernia. Material and methods. An in-depth comprehensive clinical, instrumental and laboratory examination of 1419 patients with primary and postoperative ventral hernia was performed. There were 250 patients with recurrent ventral hernia (17.62 %). Results and conclusions. The use of a “light mesh” in patients with recurrent postoperative ventral hernia in the presence of concomitant NDCT appears to be significantly less lymphohistiocytic and leukocyte infiltration for the surrounding tissue, and reduces the likelihood of postoperative complications. Morphological changes in the tissue of the anterior abdominal wall with NDCT strongly indicate a disorder of its architectonics. It is clinically reflected in the formation of postoperative and recurrent hernias. Separate muscle fibers lose cross striation. In the muscular aponeurotic component without signs of connective tissue dysplasia, the application of various types of nets leads to the formation of elastic and collagen fibers, with minor changes in their architectonics and minimal cell infiltration of the immune inflammation of the extracellular matrix. Disintegration, destructive-dystrophic changes in the architectonics of the connective tissue were observed in patients with signs of NDCT in relapses. When using the “heavy” mesh, significant disorientation, collagenolysis, reduced synthesis of all types of collagens, the phenomenon of thickening of elastic fibers and elastolysis were observed. Inflammatory infiltration, triggered by immune inflammation cells, increased mucoid and fibrinoid edema, which led to homogenization, local lysis, and focal tissue destruction.


2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Donatas Venskutonis ◽  
Virmantas Daubaras ◽  
Juozas Kutkevičius ◽  
Jelena Kornej

Donatas Venskutonis1, Virmantas Daubaras1, Juozas Kutkevičius1, Jelena Kornej21 Kauno medicinos universiteto Bendrosios chirurgijos klinika, 2-oji Kauno klinikinė ligoninė2 Kauno medicinos universitetas Įvadas / tikslas Apendicitas yra viena iš dažniausių ūminių chirurginių pilvo ligų. Per gyvenimą ūminiu apendicitu suserga apie 7 % visos populiacijos. Literatūros duomenimis, ūminis apendicitas sudaro apie 5 % visų ūminių pilvo ligų vyresnio amžiaus grupėje. Šio darbo tikslas – išanalizuoti KMU Bendrosios chirurgijos klinikoje (II KKL) 1991–2000 metais gydytų vyresnio amžiaus žmonių apendicito formas, diagnostinio laikotarpio trukmę, bendrą gulėjimo stacionare laiką, komplikacijų ir baigčių aspektus, šiuos duomenis palyginti su jaunesnių kaip 65 metų ūminiu apendicitu sergančių ligonių grupe. Metodai Tyrimo metu retrospektyviai buvo išanalizuotos 1991–2000 m. gydytų nuo įvairių ūminio apendicito formų asmenų ligos istorijos, siekiant įvertinti ligos trukmę, diagnostinio laikotarpio trukmę, ligos formą, gulėjimo stacionare trukmę, komplikacijas, mirštamumą ir palyginti šiuos duomenis dviejų amžiaus grupių: iki 65 metų ir daugiau kaip 65 metų. Tiriant istorijas buvo kreipiamas dėmesys į diagnostinio laikotarpio trukmę iki operacijos, operacijos metu nustatytą apendicito formą, stacionarinio gydymo trukmę, buvusias komplikacijas ir baigtį. Rezultatai 1991–2000 m. nuo įvairių ūminio apendicito formų iš viso buvo gydyti 2378 ligoniai: pirmoje grupėje (iki 65 m.) buvo 2220 ligonių (92,51 %), antroje – 158 ligoniai (7,49 %). Pirmos grupės operuota 2130 ligonių (95,94 %), antros – 145 ligoniai (91,7 %). Vertinant apendicito formas, antroje amžiaus grupėje buvo gerokai daugiau gangreninių perforacinių nei pirmoje grupėje (p = 0,0014), o šioje – daugiau flegmoninių (p < 0,0010). Pirmos grupės ligoniai iki operacijos ligoninėje gulėjo 2,3 val., antros – 4,11 val. (p < 0,05). Bendras gulėjimo laikas pirmos grupės ligonių buvo 6,77 paros, antros – 11,14 paros (p < 0,05).Pooperacinių komplikacijų pirmoje grupėje buvo 151 (7,1 %), antroje – 31 (21,3 %), (p = 0,0151). Mirštamumas antroje grupėje sudarė 3,4 %, pirmoje grupėje mirusių nebuvo. Išvados Vyresnio amžiaus žmonės serga sunkesnėmis apendicito formomis, jų ikioperacinis ir bendras gulėjimo laikas yra ilgesnis (skirtumas statistiškai patikimas), pooperacinės komplikacijos sunkesnės ir dažnesnės (skirtumas statistiškai patikimas), visi mirusieji buvo vyresnio amžiaus žmonės, sirgę sunkiomis perforacinio apendicito formomis. Prasminiai žodžiai: apendicitas, vyresnio amžiaus ligoniai. Appendicitis - peculiarities in elderly patients Donatas Venskutonis1, Virmantas Daubaras1, Juozas Kutkevičius1, Jelena Kornej2 Background / objective Appendicitis is one of the most prevailing acute surgical abdominal diseases. According to literature data, acute appendicitis makes 5% of all acute diseases among elderly patients. The aim is to analyse the forms of appendicitis among elderly patients treated in KMU General Surgery Clinic (II KKL) in 1991–2000, as well as the duration of the diagnostic period, general duration of patients’ stay in hospital, the aspects of complications and mortality as compared to those in patients under 65 years of age. Methods Medical histories of the patients treated for acute appendicitis in 1991–2000 were analysed retrospectively. The patients were divided into two age groups: group 1 – under 65 years of age; group 2 – older than 65. The following criteria were evaluated: form of the disease, duration of diagnostic period; duration of stay in hospital; complications, mortality. These data were compared in both age groups. Results In 1991–2000, a total of 2378 patients were treated for various forms of acute appendicitis. There were 2220 patients (91.1%) in group 1 and 158 (7.49%) in group 2. In group 1, 2130 patients (95.94%) and in group 2, 145 (91.7%) were operated on. In group 2 there were more gangrenous perforated acute appendicitis forms than in group 1 (p = 0.0014) and in group 1 there were more phlegmonic forms of appendicitis (p < 0.001). As to the time of stay in hospital before operation, in group 1 it was 2.3 h and in group 2 4.11 h (p < 0.05). The mean stay in hospital in group 1 was 6.77 days and in group 2 11.14 days (p < 0.05). The number of postoperative complications was 151 (7.1%) in group 1 and 31 (21.3 %) in group 2 (p = 0.0151). Mortality in group 2 was 3.4%, while in group 1 nobody died. Conclusions Elderly people fall ill with more grave forms of appendicitis; their stay in hospital before the operation and total stay in hospital is longer, the postoperative complications are more severe and more fequent; the differences are statistically reliable; all lethal cases were elderly patients ill with severe forms of perforated appendicitis. Keywords: appendicitis, elderly patients.


Author(s):  
Д. Б. Демин

Проанализированы результаты высокотехнологичных лапароскопических операций у 236 пациентов, 116 из которых были до 60 лет, а 120 - пожилого и старческого возраста. В обеих возрастных группах больных при аналогичных объемах хирургической агрессии не получено достоверной разницы в числе интра-и послеоперационных осложнений. У пациентов старшего возраста их было даже меньше. Лапароскопическая техника сложного хирургического вмешательства в комбинации с максимально ранней реабилитацией пациента имели ключевое значение в ведении послеоперационного периода у пациентов пожилого и старческого возраста и обеспечивали эффективность и безопасность данной операции у этого контингента больных. The results of high tech laparoscopic operations were analysed in 236 patients, with 116 patients under 60 years old, and 120 patients above 60 years old. In both age groups of patients with similar characteristics of surgical aggression, there was no signifi cant difference of intra- and postoperative complications. In elderly patients, there might be even a slight tendency for less complications. Laparoscopic technique of complex surgical intervention in combination with early patient’s rehabilitation is a very important element in management of the postoperative period in elderly patients, it allows the effectiveness and safety of modern surgery in this patient population.


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