Hernio-abdominoplasty with or without Scarpa's Fascia Preservation for Ventral Hernia and Abdominal Wall Deformity.

ABSTRACT: Scarpa's fascia preservation plays a great role in decreasing the volume of wound drainage and reducing seroma after abdominoplasty. This study aimed to assess the role of Scarpa's fascia preservation in patients with ventral hernias associated with abdominal wall deformity who underwent concomitant hernio-abdominoplasty in terms of early and late postoperative outcome and quality of life.

Methods

Patients with ventral hernia and abdominal wall deformity underwent combined hernio-abdominoplasty. Patients were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 equal groups: group I underwent Scarpa's fascia preserving hernio-abdominoplasty and group II underwent hernio-abdominoplasty with removal of Scarpa's fascia. Volume of drainage, time to remove drains, return to work, and complications were recorded

SUBMITTER: Eltantawy M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6952146 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature