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Hernia
Published in: Hernia 4/2008

01-08-2008 | Original Article

Chronic posterior seroma with neoperitoneum following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: treatment algorithm

Authors: Z. Tsereteli, B. Ramshaw, A. Ramaswamy

Published in: Hernia | Issue 4/2008

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Abstract

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) is now widely performed. One of the most common complications of this procedure is seroma. Most seromas usually form anterior to the mesh and resolve with conservative management. In rare cases, some patients develop a pseudoneoperitoneum deep to the mesh which actively secretes fluid, forming a collection. We present a group of seven patients with persistent seroma posterior to the mesh and a possible treatment algorithm.
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Metadata
Title
Chronic posterior seroma with neoperitoneum following laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: treatment algorithm
Authors
Z. Tsereteli
B. Ramshaw
A. Ramaswamy
Publication date
01-08-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-008-0350-8

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