INTRODUCTION Parastomal herniation occurs in 30-50% of colostomy formations. The aim of this study was to radiologically evaluate the mechanical defects at stoma sites in patients who had previously undergone a permanent colostomy with or without mesh at the index operation for colorectal cancer. METHODS A study was performed of all colorectal cancer patients (n=41) having an end colostomy b...

INTRODUCTION Repair of contaminated abdominal wall defect in a geriatric patient is a challenge for the surgeon. We present the case of the oldest patient (105-years old) to successfully undergo a single-stage repair of a contaminated abdominal wall defect with a Permacol™ implant. CASE PRESENTATION A 105-year-old Caucasian woman presented to our emergency room with a clinical and radiologica...

Abstract Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally invasive dermal sarcoma. The management generally surgical, with wide local excision (WLE) forming the mainstay of treatment. Large abdominal wall defects are most aesthetically reconstructed using pedicled or free flaps; however, these require tumour-free surgical margins, and can cause donor site morbidity. We describe an alte...

BACKGROUND A spontaneous intra-amniotic hemorrhage is rarely encountered during pregnancy. The correct diagnosis and management are problematic because of the infrequency of this condition and the high likelihood of a misdiagnosis. CASE REPORT A primigravida with an uncomplicated pregnancy and a normal targeted ultrasound presented late in the second trimester of pregnancy with antepartum bleed...

Phyllodes tumors are rare fibro-epithelial that known to grow very rapidly in a short period. The tumor is for its propensity recur locally despite adequate wide excisions and even mastectomies. This case report of woman who had recurrent peculiar location. tumours generally confined arising from the breast; however, this case, we found it anterior abdominal wall. tumour was removed with 2 cm m...

BACKGROUND The surgical repair of abdominal wall defects that cannot be closed primarily in contaminated fields is a difficult problem. The use of nonabsorbable synthetic materials usually is contraindicated in this setting because of the risk for colonization and chronic infection of the mesh. In this study we sought to determine the safety and efficacy of implanted human acellular dermal graf...

Acquired abdominal intercostal hernia (AAIH) is a rare disease phenomenon where intra-abdominal contents reach the intercostal space directly from the peritoneal cavity through an acquired defect in the abdominal wall musculature and fascia. We discuss a case of a 51-year-old obese female who arrived to the emergency room with a painful swelling between her left 10th rib and 11th rib. She gave ...

Abdomen is a very delicate part of the body. It is prone to trauma and clinical disorders like malignant soft tissues tumors, abdominal hernias are quite common in both young and mature dogs. In massive abdominal wall defects, the use of graft becomes mandatory to achieve desirable results Different techniques have been performed to overcome this challenge. The present study was conducted to fi...

Abdominal wall defect in Gastroschisis is usually located to the right of the umbilical cord. We discuss a rare case of left-sided gastroschisis. A 3-day-old female, borne of caesarean delivery at term to a 20year-old mother, came to the emergency with bowel loops lying outside the abdominal cavity. No significant antenatal history was present. Antenatal sonogram done outside the hospital at 28...