Open AccessThe use of PROCEED mesh in ventral hernias: A pilot study on 22 cases
Author(s) -
Almoutaz A. Eltayeb,
Ibrahim A. Ibrahim,
Mohamed B Mohamed
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.120878
Subject(s) - medicine , enterocutaneous fistula , seroma , surgery , ventral hernia , abdominal wall , hernia , bowel obstruction , fistula , complication , incisional hernia , surgical mesh , abdominal hernia , abdominal wall defect
The management of major omphalocoele and large incisional hernias is a common problem and constitutes a great challenge for paediatric surgeons. In most cases, the abdominal cavity is so small and does not allow immediate reduction. Prosthetic materials are becoming increasingly popular for such repair, but direct contact between the bowel and these synthetic materials carries the risk of adhesions and intestinal obstruction. The relatively new PROCEED mesh with absorbable layer in contact with the bowel and another polypropylene non-absorbable layer against the abdominal wall may not produce such adhesions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and outcome of this relatively new prosthetic mesh for repair of ventral hernia .