American journal of surgery
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Female patients of reproductive age constitute a substantial portion of patients undergoing ventral hernia repair, however the impact of pregnancy on the risk of recurrence is scarcely documented. The aim of the study was to evaluate if pregnancy following ventral hernia repair was associated with an increased risk of recurrence. ⋯ Pregnancy after ventral hernia repair was independently associated with ventral hernia recurrence.
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Cholecystectomy is the standard of care in acute cholecystitis (AC). Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is an effective alternative for high-risk surgical cases. ⋯ In AC, drainage by a PC catheter is a safe and effective procedure. It may be used either as a bridge to elective cholecystectomy or in selected cases as definitive therapy.