Repair of Postoperative Abdominal Hernia in a Child with Congenital Omphalocele Using Porcine Dermal Matrix.
Introduction. Incisional hernias are a common complication appearing after abdominal wall defects reconstruction, with omphalocele and gastroschisis being the most common etiologies in children. Abdominal closure of these defects represents a real challenge for pediatric surgeons with many surgical techniques and various prosthetic materials being used for this purpose. Case Report. We present a case of repair of a postoperative ventral hernia occurring after congenital omphalocele reconstruction in a three-and-a-half-year-old child using an acellular, sterile, porcine dermal mesh. Conclusion. Non-cross-linked acellular porcine dermal matrix is an appropriate mesh used for the reconstruction of abdominal wall defects and their postoperative complications like large ventral hernias with success and preventing their recurrence.
Pediatric Surgery Clinic, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road N. Efkarpia, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Lambropoulos
Neonatal Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road N. Efkarpia, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Mylona
Pediatric Surgery Clinic, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road N. Efkarpia, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Mouravas
Neonatal Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road N. Efkarpia, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Tsakalidis
Pediatric Surgery Clinic, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road N. Efkarpia, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Spyridakis
Neonatal Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road N. Efkarpia, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Mitsiakos
Neonatal Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, General Hospital Papageorgiou, Ring Road N. Efkarpia, 56429 Thessaloniki, Greece.
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Karagianni