title: Laparoscopic repair of a paracolostomy hernia: secure reinforced closure of the defect prevents recurrence.
abstract: High incidence rates have been reported for parastomal hernias after colostomies, particularly end colostomies. In addition to cosmetic disfigurement, parastomal hernias also cause several functional problems in stoma management, and their repair becomes essential. While a variety of open techniques have been described for their management, including the extreme step of stoma relocation, laparoscopic techniques offer a viable and possibly better option. We present a case of parastomal hernia and describe our technique of repair.
authors.affiliation: Gem Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. kvjani@indiatimes.com
authors.forename: Kalpesh
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Jani
authors.forename: Chinnasamy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Palanivelu
authors.forename: Ramasamy
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Parthasarathi
authors.forename: Madathupallayam Vellusamy
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Madhankumar
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013536:Suture Techniques