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Incisional Hernia
1. INCISIONAL HERNIA
BULGES IN THE BODY WALL COULD MEAN INTERNAL
ORGANS ARE OUT OF PLACE, SO PROPERLY PLACE,
CLOSE, HEAL AND PROTECT THE WALL.
2. Presenting complaint(s)
SM [NHN : 52020 2662]
Admission Date : 15/02/16 Discharged Date : 19/02/16
SM, 40 y/o i-T/F admitted with Right Iliac Fossa
Mass/Collection. She had RIF pain, vomiting,
fever and diarrhea. 3rd admission for the same
complaint(s). Planned open appendecectomy
for clinical appendicitis 5/12 ptca but NO appe.
done yet operative diagnosis was RIF abscess
thus <50ml of pus drained from the RIF under
general anesthesia.
4. History of Presenting
Complaint(s)
Pt. says firstly she had “sharp-poky-persistent”
pain localized in the RIF region then developed
fever 3 days p.t.adm. 1 day prior she had (×2)
of vomiting and diarrhea (“clear watery” Ø
Bile/Blood/Mucus).
ROS
+(s): ↓ Appetite, ↓ Bowel output and Nausea (×1/7). PV Bleeding
(×2/7).
-(s): Generalized weakness, constipation, weight loss, pus vaginal
discharge, hematuria, urgency, frequency, hesitancy, dysuria,
menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea
5. History…
PMH
23/07/15 – 1st Admission
Referral – Navua Hospital – Dx. Clinical Appendicitis
Consented for Open Appendecectomy +/- Exploratory
Laparotomy
Surgical Notes: Under General Anesthesia, Pt. in supine position,
Betadine prepared and draped, Lanz was done. Entered peritoneum
safely and <50ml of pus drained from RIF. Mass noted (non-
differentiable) appendix was plastered to cecum. Drain left in-situ.
Closure of fascia with Safil 1/˚ and skin closure with Nylon 2/˚.
Post-op care [PARU] and transferred to ASW. [Discharge Date:
28/07/15]
20/12/15 – 2nd Admission
Presented with similar symptoms to the 3rd admission. Dx.
Appendicular mass. Abdominal CT showed phlegmon with
6. History…
Allergies – Nil known
DH [as charted] – Cloxacillin 2g IV q6h
Gentamycin 200mg IV OD
Flagyl 400mg PO q8h
Panadol 1g PO q6h
Brufen 400mg PO q8h
OB/GYN – P6G6, LNMP: started 2/7 p.t.adm. and currently
was having her menses. Regular 2pds/d for 4 days. (-)
Contraception
SH – Married, Mother of 6, SDA
Lives in Tokatoka Highway, Navua, does D.D and does
gardening at home. Husband works at the local supermarket.
7. Physical Findings
O/E: Middle aged woman, lying in a right lateral position. Pt. appears
to be in pain (pt. rates it 6/10)
Vitals: Temp: 37.9 BP: 112/82 PR: 89 RR: 20
HEENT: Nil(s)- pallor, jaundice, cyanosis.
ABDOMEN: Lanz incision scar, Soft tissue mass on RIF
~6×5cm,~5cm Below Umbilicus protrusion, (++) Tender (+) Guarding (-)
Rovsing’s sign, (-)distension
Resonant percussion, Bowel sounds heard. Cough impulse-pain
aggravated
CHEST: Dual HS. Normal S1 and S2. (-)s murmurs, thrills, heaves
Bilateral BS clear. (-)s creps, wheezes, stridor
EXTREMITIES: Well perfused and warm. CR <2 secs. (-) Edema
8. Investigative Findings
Bloods Done – WCC: 9600
Hgb: 12.6 MCV/PCV: 81/38
Platelet: 234,000, ESR: 30,
Creatinine: 59 Albumin: 38
Ultrasonography Done –
Mixed echoic mass at RIF over
the surgical site
[6.3×3.3×5.0cm], AV Uterus
measures 9.7×3.6cm, regular
outlines and echoes.
Endometrium measures
1.1mm.
9. Assessment
Lanz Incisional Hernia secondary to:
• 5 months post planned appendecectomy +
Exploratory Laparotomy incision
• Suture technique
• ≥ 40 yo
• Poor healing
10. Treatment Plan
Non Surgical
Pain Relief: IV Morphine 4g PO q4h and Panadol 1g PO q6h
Fluids: IV Normal Saline 1L q6h,
Antibiotics: IV Antibiotics as charted: Cloxacillin 2g q6h,
Gentamycin 200mg OD q8h, Flagyl 400mg PO q8h
Surgical
Hernia Repair: Seek consent if agree prep. Pt. NBM for >6hrs
before OT. Proper pre-op, intra-op and post-op care. (Monitors: Vitals,
O2 sat., Hgb levels, A/B, IDC, pain free)
11. Operative Assessment
Surgical Operation – Incisional Hernia Repair
Procedure – Under Spinal Anesthesia, Pt. vitals
stabilized, Pt. in supine position, Betadine prepared and
draped over abdomen, Incision through old scar, entered
peritoneum safely, identified opened neck of sac,
examined contents of sac (ORMENTUM AND CECUM)
and was REDUCED. Appendectomy done also.
Repaired by mattress stitches of non-absorbable (0/˚
Monofilament Premilene) suture for wound fascia
closure. Complete skin closure with absorbable (4/˚
Monofilament Monocryl). Sterile dressing and admitted
to PARU.
Operative Diagnosis – Cecum Herniation (Cecum-
12. HERNIA
Hernia: Abnormal protrusion of a
viscus or part of a viscus through an
abnormal or weak opening out of the
confines of its normal original
extremities.
Classification(s):
[Anatomic Location] – Inguinal,
Femoral, Umbilical, Hiatus,
Epigastric, Spigellian, Incisional,
Obturator, Littre’s, Lumbar
[Cause and Severity] – Congenital,
Intra-parietal, Internal, Reducible,
Irreducible, Incarcerated,
Strangulated, Ischemic.
Common Classification Used –
Reducible or Irreducible with either
Incarcerated, Strangulated, Ischemic
with respect to its anatomic location.
13. Pathophysiology – Incisional
Hernia
• Incisional hernia (EHS)-any
abdominal gap with or without
a bulge in the area of postop.
scar perceptible or palpable
by clinical examination or
imaging. 12-15% of
abdominal surgeries may
lead to IH.
14. Pathophysiology – Incisional
Hernia
Risk Factors:
Surgical Technique
Type of incision, Suture Material,
Suture Technique
Patient Related
Poor wound healing
Local infection and seroma
formation
>45 yo and M
Concomitant disease(s)-Obesity,
Anaemia, Immunosuppression,
COPD, Malignancy, DM, AAA
Exogenous toxins-Smoking
Hereditary connective tissue
disorder-type III pro-collagen
disorder, Ehlers Danlos syndrome
Evidence Based Medicine:
IH is most likely associated with -
• Vertical/midline incisions
Non- synthetic suture e.g. catgut
Multifilament sutures
Absorbable fascia closure/sutures
Non-Tricsolan coated sutures
Incorrect Needle and Insecure knot
Layered closure
1st post operative week-<5% tensile
strength unwounded sutures
<4 suture length/wound length ratio
>10mm or <5mm stitch width
No prophylactic mesh
Patient related factors
15. Incisional Hernia Repair
Simple Suture
Hernia diameter is <3-4cm
Open approach
Incision through previous scar
Hernia sac dissected sharply from
surrounding tissue of abdominal
wall until fascia identified
circumferentially.
Debrided fascial edges sutured
together with mass closure
technique
Non-absorbable monofilament
continuous sutures placed ~1cm
from fascial edge and 1cm
adjacent to the prior suture to
avoid tight closure.
Absorbable skin closure with
monofilament sutures or staples or
adhesive glue (Dermabond)
Advantages
Cost effective
Less OT time
Low rate of infection
Disadvantages
Recurrence rate >50%
Tension sutures
High post operative pain
More seroma formation
16. Incisional Hernia Repair
Mesh Placement
Hernia diameter is >4cm
Open/Laparoscopic approach
Synthetic mesh e.g. polypropylene,
ePTFE
Mesh can be placed above fascia
(onlay), below (sublay) or in between
fascial edges (inlay). SUBLAY-GOLD
STANDARD.
Advantages
Low recurrence rate 2-12%
Less seroma formation
Low post operative pain
Tension free
Reinforcement and
reconstruction
Disadvantages
High rate of infection
Costly
More OT time
17. Summary and Conclusion
Summary
IH typically develops
after abdominal incisions
Risk factors of IH maybe
due to surgical
techniques and patient
related factors
Treatment of IH can be
by open simple suture
technique or
open/laparoscopic mesh
repair
Conclusion
Highest Incidence rate of
IH are due to midline
incisions
Poor suture technique and
wound healing are the
major risk factors of IH
Simple suture repair is for
<3-4cm hernia diameter
and has a higher
recurrence rate but a lower
risk of infection
Mesh repair is for >4cm
hernia diameter and has a
lower recurrence rate but a
higher risk of infection
18. THM and Recommendation
Take Home Message
IH is best assessed by
thorough clinical history,
examination and radiological
investigation esp. USS and
CTS
Synthetic non absorbable,
monofilament, continuous
fascia closure sutures in
simple suture technique is
more effective
Sublay (Gold Standard)
method in mesh repair is
more effective
Laparoscopic approach has
minimal complications
Patient related factors such
as BMI and smoking is
modifiable
Recommendation
Decide on giving the most
proper, less invasive and cost
effective surgical technique:
Make incisions as short as
possible unless long incisions
needed otherwise
Close fascia with synthetic, non
absorbable, monofilament,
continuous suture
Ensure Jenkins SL:WL ratio of
4:1 and <10mm->5mm stitch
width
More supply of mesh and should
be made affordable
Make the least invasive
approach as you can
laparoscopically unless open
approach is needed otherwise
Close F/U and R/V of pt. on post
op
Educate patient on Modifiable
19. References
David C Brooks, MD and John Cone, MD-UpToDate-
Incisional Hernia-Feb 2016
Jason S Mizell, MD FACS-UpToDate-Principles of
Abdominal wound closure-Feb 2016
British Hernia Centre. 1990. British Hernia Centre.
[ONLINE] Available at: https://www.hernia.org/.
[Accessed 22 March 16].
European Hernia Society. 1979. European Hernia
Society. [ONLINE] Available
at:https://www.europeanherniasociety.eu/hernia.html.
[Accessed 22 March 16].
20. SURGEONS WHO HAVE MADE ABDOMINAL
WALL SURGERY THEIR SPECIAL FIELD OF
INTEREST.
GROUPE DE RECHERCHE ET D'ETUDE DE LA
PAROI ABDOMINALE (GREPA) 1979, AVICENNE
HOSPITAL IN BOBIGNY, PARIS, FRANCE.
PROFS: CHEVERAL, RIVES, STOPPA, HUREAU,
PERISSAT, ALEXANDRE
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Here I have my pathological sieve or DDs mnemonic as VITAMIN for RIF mass plus minus pain. So under vascular are aneurysms, under inflammatory are Crohn’s, Appendicitis, Diverticulitis, Mesenteric Adenitis, Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases and Typhilitis. Under trauma is hematoma. Acquired are incisional hernia, colocolic interssusception associated with AIDS, ectopic kidney and ectopic pregnancy. Under metabolic are hyperlipidemia and hypercortisolemia. Infection are Appendicular,Ileopsoas or tubo-ovarian abscess and Ileocecal TB and under neoplasm are Appendicular, Cecal, Colorectal, ovarian tumor and non Hodgkin lymphoma.
So on history my patient said she initially had sharp poky persistent pain localized to the RIF then had fever 3 days prior to admission and 2 episodes of clear watery vomitus and diarrhea 1 day prior. She also had associated symptoms such as decreased appetite and bowel output and nausea 1 day prior and on VE she showed vaginal bleeding and she was on her 2nd day. So I also tried to rule out early or ectopic pregnancy, PID, and lower urinary tract symptoms in which she did not have yet confirmatory on investigations.
On past medical history her first admission as a referral from Navua she was diagnosed with clinical appendicits and consented for Open appendecectomy plus minus exploratory laparotomy. Surgical notes stated that she was under GA and sterile condition. A lanz incision was made less than 50 mils of puss drained from RIF and appendix was fixed to the cecum and not removed. Fascia was closed with safil 1 and skin with nylon 2.
On her 2nd admission she presented with similar symptoms, diagnosed with Appendicular mass in which her ACT showed phlegmon with adhesions to the abdominal wall. However she was given Antibiotics and discharged 6 days later.
She has nil allergies known. Was given antibiotics and analgesics. She is a prima2 gravida2. Her last normal menstrual period was 2 days prior to admission and she was currently having menses which usually goes for 4 days. She is not on contraceptives. She’s married with 2 children, seven day adventist, lives with family in tokatoka highway navua and does domestic duties and casual gardening while husband works at the local supermarket. She’s a smoker for 5 years and drinks kava occasionally.
On examination my patient was a middle aged women, seemed overweight, lying in a right lateral position and she rated her pain as 6 over 10. Her temperature was high. Heent, chest and extremities were remarkable while her abdomen showed a lanz incision scar and a protrusion about 5cm below umbilicus on inspection. She had soft tissue mass on right iliac fossa about 6 by 5 cm, plus plus tender and plus guarding on palpation. Most areas percussion was resonant, bowel sounds heard pain was aggravated when she coughed.
On investigations bloods were done and only ESR was high. USS showed mixed echoic mass at right iliac fossa over the surgical site about 6.3 by 3.3 by 5cm. Her AV uterus measurements falls within normal since in a nulliparous woman the normal anteroposterior (AP) diameter is around 3-5cm with a normal uterine length of about 6-10cm these figures are increased in women who have had children and decreased in postmenopausal women. Since she was having her menses at that time her endometrial thickness was normal since 1-4mm is the range during menstrual phase.
She had an ACT done but I could not retrieve the scan. However this is an USS and ACT of a 48y/o female post 4 months laparotomy with suspected IH taken from radiopedia.
Therefore my assessment is that my patient had Lanz incisional hernia secondary to post planned appendecectomy and exploratory laparotomy 5 months prior. Associated with probably poor suture technique and the risk factors she has such as overweight, age, smoking and probably poor wound healing.
Treatment plan includes both non surgical and surgical if needed be. My patient required both so she was given instant pain relief, fluids and antibiotics. Then she was requested to consent for hernia repair and she did thus she was properly preped for OT.
Surgical notes stated that in OT she was under SA and sterile condition. Incision was made through old scar, neck of sac was identified, ormentum and cecum was reduced, appendecectomy was done, then fascia was closed with 0 monofilament premilene mattress stitches and the skin was completely closed with 4 monofilament monocryl. She was given pain relief and oxygen in PARU.
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Read definition first….On the right are the common sites of incisions made on the abdomen. IH usually develop from sites such as medline. Paramedian, transverse, pfannestiel, lanz and mcburney’s incisions. Incisional with umbilical and epigastric hernia are types of ventral hernia which is hernia caused by the gut bulging through a muscular opening.
Risk factors that lead to the development of incisional hernia can be either surgical technique or patient related factors. Surgical techniques depends on the type of incision made, the suture materials and the suture technique used. Then patient related factors such as read all that………..
Hernia repair can be either done by simple suture technique or open slash laparoscopic mesh repair. First is simple suture technique. Indication is <3-4cm hernia diameter. Read…….
2nd is mesh placement. Indication is >4cm hernia diameter. Either by open or laparoscopic approach. Laparoscopic approach has a lower incidence of surgical site and mesh infection, repair is less painful and patient recovers more quickly. Synthetic meshes like polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene are used instead of biologic mesh such as porcine or bovine. The mesh can be placed above the fascia or ONLAY so with this technique the fascial edges are approximated and sutured together similar to a similar suture repair. Mesh is placed overlying the repair and affixed to the anterior abdominal wall fascia using sutures. Technique was refined and popularized by Pof. Chevrel. The recurrence rate at 5 yr follow up is 15%.
Sublay mesh can be performed with an open or laparoscopic approach by placing the mesh in the retromuscular space posterior to the rectus abdominis. Recurrence rate is between 2-12% and is presently the GOLD STANDARD. Technique was popularized by Prof. Rives.
Inlay mesh used only when onlay and sublay mesh cannot be performed because fascial defect is too large to primarily close. So mesh is sewn into the fascial defect and recurrence rate is >41%.