title: Laparoscopy complicating abdominal wall plastic surgery.
abstract: Abdominoplasty is often requested by patients following massive weight loss or multi-gravida. We report the cases of three patients who had incidental asymptomatic hernias diagnosed intra-operatively during abdominoplasty. All patients had previously undergone laparoscopic procedures and two had subsequent massive weight loss. Routine pre-operative clinical examination may not identify a small trocar related hernia. Prior knowledge of such hernias would aid in operative planning and reduce the risk of potential complications.
authors: Northern Ireland Plastic and Maxillofacial Service, Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. ldamkat@gmail.com
authors: Lindsay
authors: L
authors: Damkat-Thomas
authors: Nicholas
authors: N
authors: Hodgins
authors: Khalid
authors: K
authors: Khan
mesh_terms: D061645:Abdominoplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015390:Gastric Bypass / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012494:Sampling Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome