ArticleBMC surgery2017
Simple technique of subxiphoid hernia correction carries a low rate of early recurrence: A retrospective study.
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- Subxiphoid hernias: does surgical approach matter? An analysis of the ACHQC database.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Subxiphoid Incisional Hernia Following Cardiac Procedures: A Narrative Review.Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS · 2025Review
- Challenges in trauma and acute care surgery.Trauma surgery & acute care open · 2023Article
- Laparoscopic repair of hepatic herniation through a ventral incisional hernia: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2021Article
- Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgical Repair of Subxiphoidal Hernia Following Median Sternotomy for Coronary Bypass - Analysis of the Herniamed Registry.Frontiers in surgery · 2020Article
- A comparison of laparoscopic and open repair of subxiphoid incisional hernias.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Article
- Component separation of abdominal wall with intraoperative botulinum A presents satisfactory outcomes in large incisional hernias: a case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2017Article
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Abstract
backgroundSubxiphoid incisional hernia occurs as a complication following median sternotomy and are difficult to repair. We present recent data of a standardized technique for correction of subxiphoid incisional hernias, and discuss possible anatomical and surgical factors related to recurrence of the hernia.
methodsA retrospective study with medical records analysis of patients submitted to surgical correction of subxiphoid incisional hernias through standardized treatment between July 2014 and September 2016. All procedures were carried out using the same standardized technique, surgical materials (threads and meshes) and pre- and post-operative care.
resultsAll of the surgical procedures carried out were elective. The hernia defect varied between 5 cm and 16 cm (mean of 7.4 cm); the procedure lasted between 32 and 75 min; the mean time of hospital stay was 2.2 days (range from 1 to 5 days). In five patients the correction of subxiphoid incisional hernia was carried out concurrently with another procedure. No death occurred as a result of the operations. Five patients had minor postoperative complications. Follow up time was between 7 and 33 months, with a recurrence rate of 0% at the time of writing.
conclusionsDespite the limitations of a short follow up period, the surgical technique described presented low rates of early recurrence by closing the hernia defect, using relaxing incisions in the musculature and aponeurosis and surgical mesh.
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