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01-04-2008 | Original Article

Chevrel technique for midline incisional hernia: still an effective procedure

Authors: S. Licheri, E. Erdas, G. Pisano, A. Garau, E. Ghinami, M. Pomata

Published in: Hernia | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Background

Prosthesis use in the treatment of incisional abdominal hernia is today an accepted concept worldwide. However, there is no agreement as to the most appropriate site of prosthesis insertion. The aim of this report was to analyse the operative steps of the premuscolo-aponeurotic repair and to present the results of our experience.

Methods

Between May 1996 and December 2006, 64 patients (52 women and 12 men, mean age 64 years) underwent a Chevrel repair for midline incisional hernia. They represented 52% of plasties performed for incisional hernia. Patients were subdivided according with Chevrel and Rath classification. Nineteen were operated on in emergency and 45 electively. Associated diseases, mainly cardiopathy, obesity, chronic pulmonary disease and diabetes, were recorded in 83% of the patients. Cholecystectomy and wide dermolipectomy were the more frequent procedures associated with plasty. Prosthetic material was polypropylene (53%), polyester (42%) and polypropylene + polyglactin 910 (5%).

Results

The mortality rate was 1.6%. Postoperative complications were exclusively parietal in 17 patients (26.5%), i.e. seroma, skin necrosis and superficial wound infection. No deep infection or intra-abdominal complications were observed. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 10 days, closely related to being elderly, associated operations and emergency admission. Two recurrences were registered, and chronic abdominal pain or late infections were not observed.

Conclusions

Our experience shows that the Chevrel technique is a safe and effective procedure, easy to perform and reliable even in cases of septic risk.

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Title: Chevrel technique for midline incisional hernia: still an effective procedure
Authors: S. Licheri
E. Erdas
G. Pisano
A. Garau
E. Ghinami
M. Pomata
Publication date: 01-04-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0288-2

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Chevrel technique for midline incisional hernia: still an effective procedure

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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