Morphologic variations of the umbilical ring, umbilical ligaments and ligamentum teres hepatis. (57/153)

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MR imaging of fetal omphalocele: a case report. (58/153)

We report a case of a fetal omphalocele in which the internal structure of the hernia sac was imaged in detail by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. The hernia sac consisted of amnion, Wharton jelly, and externally, peritoneum. The umbilical vascular channels (2 arteries, one vein) were surrounded by Wharton jelly. Use of MR imaging facilitates a more accurate evaluation of fetal omphalocele with regard to hernial sac, intestinal structure, and differential diagnosis.  (+info)

Umbilical hernia: factors indicative of recurrence. (59/153)

Umbilical hernia has gained little attention from surgeons in comparison with other types of abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, postoperative); however, the primary suture for umbilical hernia is associated with a recurrence rate of 19-54%. The aim of this study was to analyze the results of the umbilical hernia repair and to assess the independent risk factors influencing umbilical hernia recurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent surgery for umbilical hernia in the Hospital of Kaunas University of Medicine in 2001-2006 was performed. Age, sex, hospital stay, hernia size, patient's body mass index, and postoperative complications were analyzed. Postoperative evaluation included pain and discomfort in the abdomen and hernia recurrence rate. The questionnaire, which involved all these previously mentioned topics, was sent to all patients by mail. Hernia recurrence was diagnosed during the patients' visit to a surgeon. Two surgical methods were used to repair umbilical hernia: open suture repair technique (keel technique) and open mesh repair technique (onlay technique). Every operation was chosen individually by a surgeon. RESULTS: Ninety-seven patients (31 males and 66 females) with umbilical hernia were examined. The mean age of the patients was 57.1+/-15.4 years, hernia anamnesis - 7.6+/-8.6 years, hospital stay - 5.38+/-3.8 days. Ninety-two patients (94.8%) were operated on using open suture repair technique and 5 (5.2%) patients - open mesh repair technique. Only 7% of patients whose BMI was >30 kg/m(2) and hernia size >2 cm and 4.3% of patients whose BMI was < 30 kg/m(2) and hernia size < 2 cm were operated on using onlay technique (P>0.05). The rate of postoperative complications was 5.2%. Sixty-seven patients (69%) answered the questionnaire. The complete patient's recovery time after surgery was 2.4+/-3.4 months. Fourteen patients (20.9%) complained of pain or discomfort in the abdomen, and 7 patients (10.4%) had ligature fistula after the surgery. Forty-five patients (67.2%) did not have any complaints after surgery. The recurrence rate after umbilical hernia repair was 8.9%. The recurrence rate was higher when hernia size was >2 cm (9% for <2 cm vs 10.5% for >2 cm) and patient's BMI was >30 kg/m(2) (8.6% for < 30 vs 10.7% for >30). There were 5 recurrence cases after open suture repair and one case after onlay technique. Fifty-six patients (83.6%) assessed their general condition after surgery as good, 9 patients (13.4%) as satisfactory, and only 2 patients (3%) as poor. CONCLUSIONS: We did not find any significant independent risk factors for umbilical hernia recurrence. However, based on reviewed literature, higher patient's body mass index and hernia size of >2 cm could be the risk factors for umbilical hernia recurrence.  (+info)

Congenital hypothyroidism: the clinical profile of affected newborns identified by the Newborn Screening Program of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. (60/153)

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Paraumbilical hernia repair during cesarean delivery. (61/153)

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Pregnant women with paraumbilical hernia usually postpone hernia repair until after delivery, but some patients request that it be done during cesarean delivery. Therefore, we evaluated the outcome of combined cesarean delivery and paraumbilical hernia repair in a prospective study at a tertiary referral university hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a prospective study, we compared the outcome of 48 patients undergoing cesarean delivery combined with paraumbilical hernia repair versus 100 low-risk patients undergoing cesarean delivery alone. The main outcome measures were operation time, blood loss, severity of pain, peripartum complications, hospital stay, hernia recurrence, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS: The combined procedure took significantly longer than cesarean delivery alone (75.2 minutes versus 60.5 minutes, P<.001)). There were no major complications. Wound infection occurred in 6 patients (4.1%). Hospital stay did not differ significantly from those of controls. Pain at the hernia site repair occurred in two patients, and one hernia recurred in the hernia repair group during a mean follow-up period of 22 months (range, 6-36 months). All hernia patients reported that they preferred the combined operation. CONCLUSIONS: Combined cesarean delivery and paraumbilical hernia repair had the advantage of a single incision, single anesthesia, and a single hospital stay while avoiding re-hospitalization for a separate hernia repair. Our results indicate that the combination approach is safe, effective, and well accepted.  (+info)

The incidence and maternal age distribution of abdominal wall defects in Norway and Arkhangelskaja Oblast in Russia. (62/153)

OBJECTIVES: To determine the foetal incidence of isolated anterior abdominal wall defects (gastroschisis and omphalocele) in the Arkhangelskaja Oblast (AO) in Russia and in Norway, as well as to study the maternal-age distribution of these defects. STUDY DESIGN: A register-based incidence study. METHODS: All registered foetuses and newborns with at least 12 weeks of gestation in the populations of AO (141,159) and Norway (293,708) were included. The data covered the period 1995-2004 in AO and 1999-2003 in Norway and were obtained from the malformation register in AO and the Medical Birth Registry of Norway. RESULTS: The majority of the outcomes with a defect were liveborn in Norway (65%), while in AO the majority were spontaneously or medically aborted (59%). The incidence of anterior abdominal wall defects was 5.4/10,000 (95% confidence limits: +/- 1.7) in AO and 5.1/10,000 +/- 0.8) in Norway, and the ratio of omphalocele to gastroschisis was 1.2 in AO vs. 0.9 in Norway. Gastroschisis was inversely associated with maternal age in Norway. CONCLUSIONS: Despite a difference in maternal age distribution, there was no difference in the incidence of abdominal wall defects in AO and Norway. Gastroschisis was associated with young maternal age only in Norway, and the higher incidence in maternal age groups younger than 25 warrants further studies about aetiological factors associated with young maternal age.  (+info)

A genome-wide scan reveals candidate susceptibility loci for pig hernias in an intercross between White Duroc and Erhualian. (63/153)

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Initial experience with transvaginal incisional hernia repair. (64/153)

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