Components Separation Technique Combined with a Double-Mesh Repair for Large Midline Incisional Hernia Repair

Background  

The surgical treatment of large midline incisional hernias remains a challenge. The aim of this report is to present the results of a new technique for large midline incisional hernia repair which combines the components-separation technique with a double-prosthetic-mesh repair.     

Right Colectomy with Absorbable Mesh Repair as a Salvage Solution for the Management of Giant Incisional Hernia with Loss of Domain: Results of a Bicentric Study

Background

Incisional hernia (IH) may occur in 20% of patients after laparotomy. The hernia sac volume may be of significance, with reintegration of visceral contents potentially leading to repair failure or abdominal compartment syndrome. The present study aimed to evaluate a two-step surgical strategy comprising right colectomy for hernia reduction with synchronous absorbable mesh repair followed by definitive non-absorbable mesh repair in recurrence.

Methods

Patients operated between 2012 and 2017 at two university centers were retrospectively included. Volumetric evaluation of the IH was performed by CT imaging.

Results

Eleven patients were included. The mean BMI was 43 kg/m² (23–52 kg/m²). Progressive preoperative pneumoperitoneum was performed in 82% of patients, with complications in 22%. The mean volumetric ratio of the volume of the hernia to the volume of the abdominal cavity was 70% (48–100%). The first parietal repair was performed using an synthetic absorbable mesh (36%), a biologic mesh (27%), or a slowly absorbable mesh (36%). No patients died as a result of the procedure. Seven (64%) patients developed grade III–IV complications, including one case of an anastomotic fistula. Recurrence occurred in eight (73%) patients after the first repair. Of these, four (50%) patients were reoperated using a non-absorbable mesh, leading to solid repair in 75% of cases. After 27 ± 18 months of follow-up, the residual IH rate was 46%.

Conclusions

Right colectomy for volume reduction in IH with loss of domain potentially represents an appropriate salvage option, supporting bowel reintegration and temporary hernia repair with absorbable material.

     

B超引导下微创旋切术治疗乳腺良性肿块患者的护理

对33例(43处)乳腺良性肿块患者在B超引导下行微创旋切术.术前对患者进行心理护理、皮肤清洁准备及腹式呼吸训练;术中积极配合,密切观察病情变化;术后给予切口护理及健康教育.结果 术后43处乳腺良性肿块经超声扫描提示病灶消失.术后出现局部轻度皮下淤血3例、残腔少量积血1例,均在术后2～3周逐渐消退.随访1～6个月,均无肿块残留、复发及其他并发症发生.提出B超引导下行微创旋切术,肿块切除彻底,并发症少,是治疗乳腺良性肿块的理想微创技术;为患者提供精心细致的护理是患者康复的重要保证.     

B超引导下微创旋切术治疗乳腺良性肿块患者的护理

对33例（43处）乳腺良性肿块患者在B超引导下行微创旋切术。术前对患者进行心理护理、皮肤清洁准备及腹式呼吸训练；术中积极配合，密切观察病情变化；术后给予切口护理及健康教育。结果术后43处乳腺良性肿块经超声扫描提示病灶消失。术后出现局部轻度皮下淤血3例、残腔少量积血1例，均在术后2～3周逐渐消退。随访1～6个月，均无肿块残留、复发及其他并发症发生。提出B超引导下行微创旋切术，肿块切除彻底，并发症少，是治疗乳腺良性肿块的理想微创技术；为患者提供精心细致的护理是患者康复的重要保证。     

超声引导经皮肾镜气压弹道联合超声碎石术治疗肾盏憩室结石7例报告

目的：评价经皮肾镜气压弹道联合超声碎石清石系统治疗肾盏憩室结石的疗效和安全性。方法：2007年2月～2009年1月应用超声引导下经皮肾微造瘘气压弹道联合超声碎石术治疗肾盏憩室结石患者7例。结果：7例肾盏憩室结石均一次性成功取出。术后随访2～21个月，未发现肾盏憩室结石复发。结论：超声引导经皮肾镜气压弹道联合超声碎石术是一种安全、有效的治疗方法，值得临床推广。     

超声引导下碳酸氢钠溶液冲洗治疗痛风性膝关节炎的临床研究

目的:观察超声引导下膝关节穿刺抽液后用质量分数为5%的碳酸氢钠溶液冲洗治疗痛风性膝关节炎的临床疗效。方法:将60例急性发作期单侧痛风性膝关节炎并髌上囊积液的患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组30例。对照组患者行超声引导下穿刺抽液后用生理盐水冲洗关节腔,术后标准药物治疗;治疗组患者行超声引导下穿刺抽液后用质量分数为5%的碳酸氢钠溶液冲洗关节腔,术后标准药物治疗。观察2组患者治疗前后患膝关节疼痛视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分、Lysholm评分,以及术后6个月复发率。结果:治疗后,2组患者患膝关节VAS评分、Lysholm评分均明显优于治疗前(P<0.05),术后7,14,30,90 d患膝关节VAS评分,术后30,90 d患膝关节Lysholm评分,治疗组优于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗组复发率低于对照组,但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:超声引导下膝关节穿刺抽液后用质量分数为5%的碳酸氢钠溶液冲洗,能减少关节腔内尿酸结晶残余,相对于生理盐水冲洗,能减轻术后疼痛,改善关节功能。     

Expanding Options for Bedside Placement of Inferior Vena Cava Filters with Intravascular Ultrasound When Transabdominal Duplex Ultrasound Imaging Is Inadequate

Although bedside placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters by means of transabdominal duplex ultrasound is possible in most patients, those with inadequate visualization have traditionally required fluoroscopy. The purpose of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of bedside IVC filter placement with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) when transabdominal duplex ultrasound imaging is inadequate. Between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2002, 256 IVC filter placements were performed (207 with transabdominal duplex ultrasound [81%], 21 with fluoroscopy [8%], and 28 with IVUS [11%]). IVC filter placement with IVUS was performed only if visualization with transabdominal duplex ultrasound was determined to be inadequate. Demographics, technical data, and outcome for patients undergoing IVC filter placement with IVUS were reviewed and form the basis of this report. Bedside IVC filter placement with IVUS was technically successful in 26 of 28 patients (93%). Post-procedure abdominal radiographs confirmed proper placement, based on bony landmarks in 24 of 26 patients (92%). Post-procedure complications included insertion site thrombosis in two patients and possible recurrent pulmonary embolism in one patient 2 months following filter placement. One patient died from causes unrelated to IVC filter placement. From these results we conclude that IVC filter placement with IVUS is technically feasible and safe. This may allow for expanded bedside IVC filter placement capabilities in patients with inadequate IVC visualization on transabdominal duplex ultrasound.Presented at the 15th Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum, Cancun, Mexico, February 20-23, 2003.     

Surgeon-Performed Ultrasound for Preoperative Localization of Abnormal Parathyroid Glands in Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Background The introduction of portable ultrasound equipment enables surgeons to perform ultrasound examinations in a clinic setting. This study was undertaken to evaluate surgeon-performed ultrasound (SP-US) in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Methods Between July 2003 and March 2004, 65 patients with PHPT were evaluated with SP-US and 48 of these patients underwent parathyroid surgery. Among this group of 48 evaluable patients, 47 had preoperative imaging with technetium-99m sestamibi scanning (MIBI), and 12 had an additional ultrasound examination at an external radiology department (RP-US). Results All patients were cured of PHPT and the operative findings were used to determine the true status of the parathyroid glands of each patient. Twenty-four (50%) patients had concomitant thyroid nodules which were identified by SP-US, and 4 (8.3%) patients had simultaneous thyroid operations, 2 of which were for thyroid cancer. Considering data for all patients, SP-US had significantly higher sensitivity than MIBI or RP-US (60% vs. 46%, P = 0.013, and 60% vs. 11%, P = 0.004 respectively). Among the patients with a single adenoma, SP-US, MIBI, and RP-US had sensitivities of 83%, 63%, and 13% respectively. The specificities of all three imaging techniques were uniformly high and were not significantly different from each other. Conclusions Surgeon-performed ultrasound is an accurate modality for localizing abnormal parathyroid glands in patients with PHPT, with results that compare favorably with other parathyroid imaging modalities.     

Videolaparoscopy with Omentopexy: A New Technique to Allow Placement of a Catheter for Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

Malfunction of a peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter is common and usually occurs shortly after its insertion, due to omental wrapping. In fact, we have encountered this complication in 183 of 578 (31.6%) patients treated at our hospital since 1987. To overcome this problem, I have devised a new laparoscopic technique for catheter insertion. First, the omentum is fixed onto the peritoneum of the lateral abdominal wall at two points using a laparoscopic instrument (Pro Tack 5-mm Auto Suture, Norwalk, CT, USA) placed at the level of the umbilicus. The catheter is then introduced through the umblical trocar deep into the true pelvis. The cuff is positioned between the posterior rectus sheath and the rectus fibers, and the fascia is sewn. The catheter is then pulled through the 5-mm trocar site. This technique was successfully performed on ten patients with a median age of 46.1 years. There was no morbidity or any malfunction in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) during follow-up periods ranging from 20 days to 9 months. Therefore, this new laparoscopic technique may prevent the obstruction caused by omental wrapping in CAPD. Received: October 13, 2000 / Accepted: May 15, 2001     

CT引导穿刺注射医用生物蛋白胶治疗蛛网膜囊肿患者围术期护理

对CT引导下经椎板穿刺注射生物蛋白胶治疗蛛网膜囊肿的16例患者给予心理护理、术前准备,观察生命体征及伤口情况.做好饮食护理,预防压疮、泌尿系统感染等并发症,结果优9例、良6例、可1例,优良率达93.7%.提示精心的围术期护理对于促进CT引导下经椎板穿刺注射生物蛋白胶治疗蛛网膜囊肿患者的病情恢复具有重要作用.     

Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy after Preoperative Brachytherapy for Stage IB1 Cervical Cancer: Feasibility, Results, and Surgical Implications in a Large Bicentric Study of 162 Consecutive Cases

Purpose

To examine the feasibility and to report the results of laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH) after initial uterovaginal brachytherapy (BT) for stage IB1 cervical cancer.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed patients at 2 comprehensive cancer centers who underwent initial BT followed 6–8 weeks later by LRH and lymph node dissection.

Results

Between 2003 and 2010, a total of 162 patients underwent LRH. The procedure was feasible via this approach in 160 cases (98.8 %) (2 conversions to laparotomy). Eight perioperative complications occurred. Nineteen patients had nodal involvement. Peri- or postoperative ureteral morbidity occurred in 10 patients (6 %). Twenty-four patients (15 %) experienced postoperative dysuria. Histologically, only 9 patients had residual cervical disease ≥5 mm, and only 1 patient had parametrial lymphovascular space involvement (associated with nodal spread). No patient had vaginal disease or involved surgical margins. After a median follow-up of 39 (range 3–118) months, 9 patients experienced relapse. Five-year overall survival was 95 % (range 88.2–97.9 %).

Conclusions

Radical hysterectomy using a laparoscopic approach is feasible and reproducible after initial BT for stage IB1 cervical cancer and is associated with excellent survival. Morbidity is close to that reported in patients treated with up-front surgery. In this large series, the morbidity associated with parametrial dissection and the fact that parametrial spread was observed in only 0.6 % of the patients suggest that a simple extrafascial hysterectomy is perhaps sufficient in this context; the rate of urinary tract morbidity would then be reduced.