A Study of 50 Cases of Shoelace Repair for Midline Incisional Hernia
Journal Title: New Indian Journal of Surgery - Year 2018, Vol 9, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Abdominal incisional hernias are a common condition in surgical practice. Numerous surgical procedures have been used to repair them with different results. Objective: This study aims to find the place of shoelace darn in the repair of incisional hernias. Method: Fifty patients with abdominal incisional hernias have been managed by shoelace darn method in this prospective study. The details of operative technique has been described. Results: Shoelace darn was relatively easy procedure associated with fewer complications. There were no true recurrences noted. Conclusion: Shoelace darn repair still remains as an excellent technique in management of abdominal incisional hernias , despite advent of mesh.
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Bhavin K. Shah
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