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Application Of Prolene Hernia System For Umbilical Hernia In Patients With Mild To Moderate Ascites

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Background: In 1998, the Prolene Hernia System (PHS) mesh, consisting of an onlay and an underlay patch attached with a connector, was introduced as an option for tension-free open repair of inguinal hernias combining the benefits of a posterior and anterior repair from an open approach. Our objective was to evaluate the PHS mesh repair of umbilical hernia in ascetics with liver cirrhosis. Patients and methods: non randomized prospective study included 24 cases with mild or moderate ascites , cirrhotics, with small umbilical hernia were subjected to elective repair using prolene hernia system(PHS) under local anathesia, patients were followed up for one and half years. Results: no mortality, one case of bleeding varices after 9 months respond to injection, transient ascetic leak in 6 cases, one case of wound infection respond to antibiotics and dressing and no hernia recurrence. Conclusion: Prolene hernia system is easily applicable and effective method for repair of umbilical hernia with ascites.

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10.21608/ejhm.2008.17658

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Mohamed

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Hassan

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Department of general surgery Cairo University.

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Mohamed

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Salah

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Department of tropical medicine, Cairo University.

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msalah61082@gmail.com

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30

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3703

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2008-01-01

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2018-10-26

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2008-01-01

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126

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132

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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EJHM_Volume 30_Issue 1_Pages 126-132.pdf

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Application Of Prolene Hernia System For Umbilical Hernia In Patients With Mild To Moderate Ascites

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22 Jan 2023