Abstract

JAEN OROPEZA, Adolfo Rafael et al. Simultaneous incisional hernioplasty and abdominoplasty as effective and safe surgical methods. MEDISAN [online]. 2017, vol.21, n.4, pp.422-432. ISSN 1029-3019.

Introduction: simultaneous hernioplasty-abdominoplasty provoque favorable clinic-cosmetic results in patients with excess skin and adipose tissue in the lower abdomen. Objective: to evaluate the results of these surgical methods. Method: a prospective study of 16 operated patients with incisional hernia and pendulum abdomen was carried out in "Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso" University General Hospital in Santiago de Cuba, during 2015-2016. Results: There was a prevalence of the imphraumbilical hernia, 10-15 cm ring, dermolipectomy and Rives technique, as well as seroma as postoperative complication. The mean age was 40 years; antimicrobian and antithrombotic prophylaxis were carried out. The polypropylene prosthesis was used in 100% of the affected patients. Conclusion: eventroplasty and abdominoplasty are safe and effective methods in patients adequately selected

Keywords : hernia; pendulum abdomen; dermolipectomy; abdominoplasty; secondary health care.

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