Quantitative Tension on the Abdominal Wall in Posterior Components Separation With Transversus Abdominis Release.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Posterior components separation (PCS) is a commonly used myofascial release technique in ventral hernia repairs. The contribution of each release with anterior and posterior fascial advancement has not yet been characterized in patients with ventral hernias.

Objective

To quantitatively assess the changes in tension on the anterior and posterior fascial elements of the abdominal wall during PCS to inform surgeons regarding the technical contribution of each step with those changes, which may help to guide intraoperative decision-making.

Design, setting, and participants

This case series enrolled patients from December 2, 2021, to August 2, 2022, and was conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Abdominal Core Health. The participants included adult patien

SUBMITTER: Miller BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10551814 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature