title: Paracolostomal hernia: repair with use of a Dacron prosthesis.
abstract: Several surgical procedures have been described for the repair of paracolostomal hernia. We describe a local technique approach using stoma relocation with insertion of a Dacron prosthesis. Among 14 patients operated on for paracolostomal hernia, this technique was used in 10 patients. There was no mortality or morbidity (no prosthesis infection). During follow-up there was one recurrence, which was reoperated with a good final result. This technique can be recommended for the few patients in whom a surgical repair is mandated.
authors.affiliation: Department of General and Digestive Surgery, University of Paris, France.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Alexandre
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Bouillot
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D013526:Surgical Mesh
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates