“Peptic ulcer perforation is a frequent cause of hospitalization, which affects 2–10% of patients with peptic ulcer. Omentopexy is commonly used in emergency management of duodenal ulcer perforation. Omentopexy was first described by Cellen Jones in 1929 and was later modified by Graham in 1937. The surgical approaches for omental patching rely on two principles, that is, direct and indirect omentopexy.”
Component separation via both anterior and posterior approaches provide substantial myofascial advancement.In our model, we noted statistically greater anterior fascial medialization after PCS versus ACS as a whole, and especiallyin the upper and mid-abdomen. We advocate PCS as a reliable and possibly superior alternative for linea alba restoration forreconstructive repairs, especially for large defects in the upper and mid-abdomen.
“Abdominal wall reconstruction in the ventral hernia patient represents a constant challenge to the general surgeon and plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Current studies lack a predictive value or objective 3-dimensional measurement to assist in the treatment algorithm or to assess and analyze surgical outcomes. On the basis of our current data, we believe the component seperation index, much like other commonly used anthropomorphic measurements, can assist with decisions for reconstructive options preoperatively.”
“Laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair is a complex surgical problem with many variables that can affect the outcome. Based on the results of our carefully selected patients, the addition of a fundoplication minimizes postoperative reflux symptoms without additional operative time. In addition, neither dysphagia nor paraesophageal hernia recurrence is affected by the presence of a fundoplication.”
“Paraesophageal hernia repair remains a staple in the armamentarium of the foregut surgeon. Current literature suggests paraesophageal hernia repair should be approached
in a patient-centered, precision medicine manner. In general, hernia reduction, sac excision, and primary suture approximation of the hiatal crura are mandatory. Use of mesh should be based on individual risk factors; if mesh is used, biological meshes appear to have a more favorable safety profile, with the “reverse C” or keyhole configuration allowing for increase in crural tensile strength at it most vulnerable areas.”
“Intestinal stomas are the surgical exteriorization of either small or large bowel through the anterior abdominal wall. While the principles behind stoma creation are typically the same, there are many different stoma configurations that are created for myriad indications.”
“This study hypothesized that there may be additional differences between trauma surgery (TS) and emergency general surgery (EGS) patients, because the physiologic conditions are typically dominated by hemodynamic instability from hemorrhage in the former, whereas the latter is predominantly complicated by sepsis. The 2 groups may also have different patient demographics, with TS patients being younger and more likely to be male than EGS patients.”
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