Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Χειρουργική ΑνατομίαLibrary of the School of Health Sciences
Supervisors info:
Θεόδωρος Τρουπής, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Μαρία Πιάγκου, Αν. Καθηγήτρια, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Βασίλειος Πρωτογέρου, Αν. Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Μελέτη της χειρουργικής ανατομίας του κοιλιακού τοιχώματος σε σχέση με αποκατάσταση πολύπλοκων κηλών
Translated title:
Study of the surgical anatomy of the abdominal wall in relation to complex hernia repairs
Summary:
Hernias comprise a growing problem in surgical science. The most recent
classification scheme for hernias emphasises on the size of defect as well as on
whether it is an incisional hernia. The latter group includes complex hernias,
namely hernias that can not be managed with simple surgical techniques. This
can be accomplished with retromuscular repairs or the more complex anterior
and posterior component separation techniques. An anatomic repair is usually
reinforced with interposition of mesh. Newest techniques, such as the use of
botulinum toxin to induce temporary paralysis of the lateral abdominal wall
musculature, referred to as chemical component separation, now present new
tools in the restoration of anatomy- based repairs. To conclude with, detailed
knowledge of anatomy is associated with better outcomes regarding hernia
recurrence as well as postoperative complications, allowing for a successful
management of defects that evermore increase in size.
Main subject category:
Health Sciences
Keywords:
Hernia, Anatomy, Repair, Techniques
