Panniculus morbidus resection complicated by multiple gastrointestinal hernias: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prevalence of obesity and obesity-related complications are steadily rising in the United States. Panniculus morbidus is a rare end stage complication of abdominal obesity characterized by excess abdominal skin and subcutaneous tissue induced by severe lymphedema. The resulting pannus can limit a patient's mobility, impair activities of daily living including hygiene maintenance and subject the skin and soft tissue to intertrigo, cellulitis and chronic skin ulcerations.

Case presentation

We present the case of a 39-year-old female with a BMI of 57 kg/m² who presented for evaluation of primary umbilical and ventral hernias, as well as a large pannus causing significant abdominal and back pain. A massive panniculectomy with hernia repair was performed t

SUBMITTER: Winicki NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422187 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature