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01-04-2021 | Laparotomy | Original Article

Does perfusion matter? Preoperative prediction of incisional hernia development

Authors: B. O. Aicher, J. Woodall, B. Tolaymat, C. Calvert, T. S. Monahan, S. Toursavadkohi

Published in: Hernia | Issue 2/2021

Abstract

Purpose

Incisional hernias complicate 12–15% of general surgery cases with higher rates reported after laparotomy for aortoiliac occlusive disease (10–17%) and aneurysmal disease (17–38%). We hypothesize that inadequate perfusion of the abdominal wall promotes future hernia development.

Methods

Thirty-eight patients undergoing midline laparotomy or thoracoabdominal approach for aortic disease with at least 2 years of follow-up were included in the study. Preoperative imaging was reviewed to assess vessel patency, contributing to the abdominal wall perfusion. Patency of the superior epigastric artery was determined at the T10 level, the inferior epigastric artery at the L4 level, and the deep circumflex iliac artery at the anterior superior iliac spine. Lumbar arteries were considered patent if they were seen branching from the aorta. Clinic notes and hospital medical records were reviewed to evaluate the hernia development post-procedure.

Results

Thirteen patients (34%) developed an incisional hernia. Absent flow from bilateral superior epigastric arteries or absent flow from ipsilateral superior and inferior epigastric arteries was found to be predictive of hernia development (P = 0.013, 0.011, respectively). There was no association identified with perfusion from the lumbar or deep circumflex iliac arteries.

Conclusions

Absent patency of the abdominal wall vasculature is a novel risk factor for incisional hernia development in the setting of aortic disease. Preoperative assessment of perfusion may convey the risk of hernia development and may be a tool to guide measures such as prophylactic mesh placement to reduce the future risk of incisional hernia.

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Title: Does perfusion matter? Preoperative prediction of incisional hernia development
Authors: B. O. Aicher
J. Woodall
B. Tolaymat
C. Calvert
T. S. Monahan
S. Toursavadkohi
Publication date: 01-04-2021
Publisher: Springer Paris
Keywords: Laparotomy
Laparotomy
Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease
Incisional Hernia
Published in: Hernia / Issue 2/2021
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-019-02018-3

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Does perfusion matter? Preoperative prediction of incisional hernia development

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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