The Surgical clinics of North America
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The open abdomen has become the standard of care in damage-control procedures, the management of intra-abdominal hypertension, and in severe intra-abdominal sepsis. This approach has saved many lives but has also created new problems, such as severe fluid and protein loss, nutritional problems, enteroatmospheric fistulas, fascial retraction with loss of abdominal domain, and development of massive incisional hernias. Early definitive closure is the basis of preventing or reducing the risk of these complications. The introduction of new techniques and materials for temporary and subsequent definitive abdominal closure has improved outcomes in this group of patients.
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Necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections are severe bacterial infections resulting in rapid and life-threatening soft tissue destruction and necrosis along soft tissue planes.
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Surg. Clin. North Am. · Oct 2013
Review Comparative StudyLaparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair.
The laparoscopic approach to inguinal hernia surgery is safe and reliable. It has a similar recurrence rate as open tension-free mesh repair. ⋯ These results can be achieved if a surgeon is proficient in the technique, has a clear understanding of the anatomy, and performs it on a regular basis. This article focuses on questions related to laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery and provides answers based on published literature.
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In this article, the authors describe their current operative technique for open ventral hernia repair using component separation. Although methods of anterior component separation are described, in their current practice, the authors primarily use posterior component separation with transversus abdominis release to permit dissection beyond the retrorectus space. This method adheres to the literature-supported principles of a tension-free midline fascial closure with wide mesh overlap of mesh positioned in a sublay position. The authors' experience with this method supports a low recurrence rate and reduced wound morbidity.