Parapubic hernia: case report and review of the literature

Parapubic hernia is considered rare, with 18 hernias described in five articles published since 1971. The hernia results from iatrogenically or traumatically detached rectus abdominis muscles at the pubic bone and presents a therapeutic challenge because there is no strong aponeurotic anchoring structure in the defect's caudal aspect. We describe a patient with a large parapubic hernia repaired by a combined preperitoneal and onlay prosthetic method. This report adds another dimension to the prosthetic repair options in parapubic hernias and illustrates the effectiveness of the tension-free repair principle in their definitive management. Electronic Publication     

高频超声在小儿腹股沟斜疝手术治疗中的价值

目的　探讨高频超声检测小儿腹股沟斜疝腹股沟管扩张程度对于选择手术方式的价值。　方法　回顾分析 4 88例施行单纯疝囊高位结扎手术的小儿腹股沟斜疝超声检测的腹股沟管扩张最大内径 ,分组追踪其术后斜疝复发率。　结果　腹股沟管扩张最大内径 >1.5 cm的一组病例术后复发率明显增高。　结论　高频超声检测腹股沟管扩张最大内径 >1.5 cm的小儿腹股沟斜疝有必要行斜疝修补术 ,减少复发率 ,为临床医师提供有价值的客观指标     

Femoral pseudo-hernias

Before surgical intervention in the femoral area, doctors should be mindful of two situations in which surgery is not indicated and, in fact, may cause harm. Electronic Publication     

Laparoscopic repair of a diaphragmatic hernia through the foramen of Morgagni

A 78-year-old woman is described who presented with a diaphragmatic hernia through the foramen of Morgagni. A definitive diagnosis was confirmed by a sagittal view on magnetic resonance imaging prior to surgery. The hernia was repaired laparoscopically under an abdominal wall lifting technique without pneumoperitoneum, and her symptoms completely resolved postoperatively with no evidence of recurrence. The laparoscopic repair was considered a suitable and safe procedure for the treatment of a Morgagni hernia. Received: 3 April 1996/Accepted: 3 May 1996     

Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair:Indications and technique

Arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears is now possible. By using the biomechanical principles of margin convergenceand the balance of force couples, even large cuff defects can be repaired. Suture anchors are particularly suitable for arthroscopic repairs, and a corkscrew anchor design lends itself to a trans-tendon approach     

The role of the endoscopic extraperitoneal approach in large inguinal scrotal hernias

The role of endoscopic extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy (EEPH) in the management of giant scrotal hernias has not been well defined, and the technical details relating to operations on such hernias have not been described. We present our experience with 17 patients undergoing repair of giant scrotal hernias. Foley catheter bladder decompression was routinely employed. The Retzius space was developed early in the procedure and hernia sac contents were reduced in all cases. The inferior epigastric vessels were likewise divided in all patients. The average operative time was 76 min and all patients were discharged home the same day. There have been no recurrences on follow-up. There was no mortality, and morbidity was limited to seroma formation in two patients. We conclude that with certain technical modifications, EEPH can be safely employed for the treatment of giant scrotal hernias. Received: 7 May 1996/Accepted: 12 July 1996     

Load to failure of common meniscal repair techniques: Effects of suture technique and suture material

Success of meniscal repair with early or immediate motion depends on the ability of the suture fixation to withstand the loads applied. Vertical and horizontal mattress suture techniques were tested using 2-0 Ethibond, and 0-PDS and 1-PDS sutures (Ethicon, Somerville, NJ). Mulberry knot technique was tested with 0-PDS and 1-PDS sutures. Twenty menisci (60 sutures) were tested for each suture material. Sutures were placed 3 to 4 mm from the peripheral edge of the meniscus with double barreled cannulas for vertical and horizontal mattress techniques or a spinal needle for the mulberry knot technique, reproducing clinical techniques of meniscal repair. Mechanical testing of suture fixation was performed to failure at a rate of 10 mm/min on a MTS material testing system (MTS Systems Corp. Minneapolis, MN). Suture pullouts were reported as the load displacement to failure from the inner fragment only, because clinical failure would ensue should a suture pull through the inner fragment of a tear. Vertical mattress technique with 1-PDS suture had significantly greater load to failure than any other combination (P < .05). Analysis of variance showed that the vertical mattress technique had statistically superior pullout strength (P < .0001) compared with the horizontal mattress and mulberry knot techniques, which were statistically similar. There were significant differences (P < .0001) between suture types, with 1-PDS proving best compared with 0-PDS, which was stronger than 2-0 Ethibond. Selection of suture material had the greatest impact on vertical mattress load to failure and was not important to the strength of the other techniques.     

Laparoscopic treatment of giant paraoesophageal hernias

Summary The authors report their experience of laparoscopic repair of large paraoesophageal hernias (POH). From February 1994 to January 1997, nine patients with a large POH containing at least 50% of the stomach have been treated laparoscopically. The surgical procedure included reduction of the herniated stomach, closure of the hiatal orifice, and construction of a circular fundoplication. There was no conversion into open surgery. One case of postoperative atelectasis was seen (morbidity: 12.5%). Postoperative X-Ray demonstrated the restoration of a normal anatomical arrangements as well as an effective anti-reflux fundoplication. Laparoscopy makes it possible to safely and efficiently repair large POHs with an acceptable morbidity. However, this type of operation requires a good training in laparoscopic surgery.     

鼓室穿刺治疗腭裂渗出性中耳炎的临床评价

目的　探讨腭裂修复同期 ,鼓室穿刺对腭裂伴分泌性中耳炎患者中耳功能及听力损失的影响。方法　将 80例 ( 14 6耳 )患有分泌性中耳炎的腭裂患者 ,随机分为实验组 ( 78耳 ) :常规腭裂修复术 ,术毕作鼓室穿刺。对照组 ( 68耳 ) :单纯腭裂修复术。术后 6个月两组均进行鼓室图、脑干听觉诱发电位检查 ,并进行比较。结果　实验组术后无论与术前比较 ,还是与对照组术后比较 ,鼓室图、V波反应阈值及轻、中度听力损失 ,均有显著进步 (P <0 0 1) ;术后半年内实验组听力恢复早 ,而且治愈率高 ( 96 2 % ,75 /78) ,明显优于对照组 ( 3 8 2 % ,2 6/68)。结论　腭裂修复同期鼓室穿刺 ,不仅有助于改善伴有分泌性中耳炎腭裂患者的中耳功能 ,提高听力 ;而且可避免或减少粘连性中耳炎的发生     

撑开式椎板成形术治疗伴有马尾神经损害的腰椎间盘突出症

目的总结分析伴有马尾神经损害的腰椎间盘突出症的临床特点,并对手术方法进行探讨.方法对采用撑开式椎板成形术治疗的26例伴有马尾神经损害的腰椎间盘突出症患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析.结果获得随访资料26例平均随访6年5个月,根据Macnab疗效标准,优17例,良7例,可1例,差1例.优良率92.3%.结论伴有马尾神经损害的腰椎间盘突出症的临床症状重,手术治疗需要彻底减压方能取得优良效果.采用撑开式椎板成形术显露,除具有全椎板切除的优点,还不破坏腰椎后柱的稳定性,最大限度地保留了脊柱的完整性,减小了手术创伤,是行之有效的手术方法.