Meta-analysis of self-gripping mesh (Progrip) versus sutured mesh in open inguinal hernia repair

BackgroundThis metaanalysis was designed to systematically analyse all published randomized controlled trials comparing self-gripping mesh (ProGrip) and sutured mesh to analyse early and long term outcomes for open inguinal hernia repair.MethodsA literature search was performed using the Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group Controlled Trials Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials in the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Embase and Science Citation Index Expanded. Randomized trials comparing self-gripping mesh with sutured mesh were included. Statistical analysis was performed using Review Manager Version 5.2 software. The primary outcome measures were hernia recurrence and chronic pain after operation. Secondary outcome measures included surgical time, wound complications and perioperative complications.ResultsFive randomized trials were identified as suitable, including 1170 patients. There was no significant difference between the two types of mesh repairs in perioperative complications, wound haematoma, chronic groin pain and hernia recurrence. Wound infection was lower in self gripping mesh group compared to sutured mesh but this was not statistically significant (risk ratio (RR) 0.57, 95% confidence interval 0.30–1.06, P = 0.08). The duration of operation was significantly shorter with self-gripping mesh compared to sutured mesh with a mean difference of ?5.48 min [?9.31, ?1.64] Z = 2.80 (P = 0.005).ConclusionSelf-gripping mesh was associated with shorter operative time compared to sutured mesh. Both types of mesh repairs have comparable perioperative and long term outcomes.     

Incarcerated and eventrated abdominal wall hernia reconstruction with autologous double-layer dermal graft in the field of purulent peritonitis—A case report

IntroductionDouble-layer dermal grafts are used for the management of complicated abdominal wall hernias in obese, high risk patients. The method has not yet been used in case of emergency in septic/dirty environment.Case reportA 76-year old female patient (BMI 36.7 kg/m²) was admitted with mechanical bowel obstruction and sepsis caused by a third time recurred, incarcerated and eventrated abdominal wall hernia. During the emergency surgery perforation of the terminal ileum and the ascending colon was detected, along with a feculent peritonitis and extended abdominal wall necrosis. Extended right hemicolectomy and necrectomy of the abdominal wall were performed. The surgery resulted in an abdominal wall defect measuring 223 cm², for the management of which direct closure was not possible. Using a specific method, an autologous dermal graft was prepared from the redundant skin. The first dermal graft was placed under the abdominal wall with 5 cm overlap, and the second layer was placed onto the first layer with 3 cm overlap in a perforated fashion. The operating time was 250 min. No significant intra-abdominal pressure elevation was measured. No reoperation was performed. On the fifth postoperative day, the patient was mobilised. She was discharged in satisfactory general condition on the 18th postoperative day. There is no recurrent hernia 8 months after the surgery.DiscussionAbdominal wall reconstruction was possible in a necrotic, purulent environment by using a de-epithelised autologous double layer dermal graft, without synthetic or biological graft implantation. The advantage of the procedure was cost-effectivity, and the disadvantage was that only in an obese patient is the sufficient quantity of dermal graft available.ConclusionA homogeneous internal and perforated outer dermal graft was suitable for bridging the abdominal gap in the case of an obese, high risk patient. Autologous dermal grafts can be a safe and feasible alternative to biological meshes in emergency abdominal wall surgeries. Evaluation of a case series can be the next cornerstone of the method described above.     

腹横纹小切口治疗小儿腹股沟疝的体会

目的:探讨小横切口治疗小儿腹股沟疝的临床意义。方法:小横切口手术治疗小儿腹股沟疝。结果:本术式切口小、术时短、操作简单、痛苦小、费用低、切口美观、恢复快。结论:小横切口式较传统手术优越,值得临床推广。     

"对位对线"补片固定法在腹腔镜造口旁疝Sugarbaker修补术中的应用

目的腹腔镜下Sugarbaker修补手术是造口旁疝的主要手术方式，补片固定是手术的关键技术环节，本研究介绍一种新式补片固定方法，并探讨其在临床上的应用效果。 方法回顾性分析2017年6月至2019年6月在中山大学附属第六医院住院的66例造口旁疝患者临床资料，患者均行腹腔镜造口旁疝修补手术（Sugarbaker术式），根据补片固定方式的不同分为试验组（41例，采用"对位对线"补片固定法）和对照组（25例，采用传统疝钉双圈补片固定方法）。比较两组患者相关指标和治疗效果。 结果两组患者性别、年龄、体质指数、病程以及造口旁疝分型比较，差异均无统计学意义。试验组补片固定时间短于对照组[（32.6±9.0）min vs（38.7±11.0）min，P<0.05]，两组在疝钉固定数量、血清肿、补片感染、术后住院时间指标方面，差异无统计学意义。试验组和对照组的平均随访时间差异无统计学意义[（37.6±14.8）个月vs（38.8±15.2）个月，P=0.687]，试验组的造口旁疝复发率低于对照组（2.4% vs 20.0%，P<0.05），而两组术后慢性疼痛发生率差异无统计学意义（24.2% vs 24.0%，P=0.971）。 结论在腹腔镜造口旁疝Sugarbaker修补术中应用"对位对线"补片固定法，可以缩短补片固定时间并减少术后复发，值得临床上推广使用。     

Exome sequencing identifies ZFPM2 as a cause of familial isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia and possibly cardiovascular malformations

Using exome sequencing we identify a heterozygous nonsense mutation in ZFPM2 as a cause of familial isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia in 2 affected siblings. This mutation displays variable phenotypic expression being present in a third sibling with a mild diaphragmatic eventration and a cardiovascular malformation. The same variant is seen in 2 additional family members, both of whom are asymptomatic, thus highlighting that ZFPM2 haploinsufficiency is associated with reduced penetrance. Our finding adds further evidence for ZFPM2 having a role in diaphragm and cardiovascular development.     

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目的总结1997年11月至2011年12月复旦大学附属华东医院开展开放式腹股沟疝无张力修补术4438例的临床经验。方法根据各种不同类型的开放式腹股沟疝无张力修补术,对4438例腹股沟疝采用相对应的不同补片进行手术治疗,对不同术式的手术时间、术后疼痛、疝复发、血肿、血清肿、慢性疼痛、生殖系统并发症等及其他相关并发症进行观察、总结及数据分析。结果无手术死亡病例。术后平均随访33.7个月,术后血肿18例(0.40%),血清肿45例(1.01%),切口感染或愈合不良16例(0.40%),缺血性睾丸炎3例(0.07%)。复发14例(0.32%),慢性疼痛7例(0.60%),异常勃起1例(0.02%);3例睾丸疼痛(0.07%)。结论开放式无张力疝修补术治疗腹股沟疝安全有效,不同术式的疗效及并发症发生率情况接近,开展技术早期需特别注意预防手术并发症,对不同的病例宜采用个体化治疗方案,以期达到最佳的治疗效果。     

Post-laparoscopic mesh in post-menopausal umbilical hernia repair: A case series

Abstract

We evaluated the efficacy and safety of the use of a composite PTFE/polypropylene patch, Ventralex (Davol Inc., C.R. Bard, Inc., RI, USA), to repair, concurrent with laparoscopy, umbilical hernia in 51 postmenopausal women. After laparoscopy, patients were submitted to the hernia repair by a patch intraperitoneally placed behind the hernia. Primary outcomes included complication rates, while hernia recurrence was the secondary outcome. Patient age range was 58 ± 4.3 years, the size of patches was small in 17.6% of women, medium in 68.7% and large in 13.7%. Seventy-six percent of patients had an ASA I–II score, the mean operating time for hernia repair was 7 ± 2 minutes with 15 cc of related blood loss, with 1.8 days of hospital stay. The visual analogue scale was 0–3 for 62.7%, 4–6 for 27.5% and 7–10 for 9.8% of women. All laparoscopic and umbilical hernia repair terminated without any further intra or postoperative complications, with 36 months of follow-up; none of the patients showed recurrences. Combining laparoscopy and intraperitoneal mesh repair appears to be indicated for umbilical hernia treatment in post-menopausal patients undergoing laparoscopy, resulting in a safe and easy procedure, with short hospital stay and fast dismissal, with no major morbidity or recurrence.