title: A new technique of "Marlex-peritoneal sandwich" in the repair of large incisional hernias.
abstract: Repair of a large abdominal wall incisional hernia is a difficult surgical problem with recurrence being a common complication. In addition, other complications such as hematomas, seromas, and sinus formation result from the use of foreign material. A new technique to obviate these complications was used in 60 patients with large incisional hernias repaired over the last 15 years. Marlex polypropylene mesh was used for repair, sandwiched between 2 layers of peritoneum of the overstretched hernia sac. There was no operative mortality and no recurrence in follow up from 3 years to 7 years. Postoperative complications encountered could be managed conservatively, without necessitating any major surgical procedure or mesh removal.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Matapurkar
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Agarwal
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013526:Surgical Mesh