ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2021
Primary thoracoabdominal hernias.
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- A stepwise preperitoneal approach to thoracoabdominal hernia repair with intercostal reconstruction.JTCVS techniques · 2026Article
- Successful repair of a complex flank hernia with a coexisting diaphragmatic hernia using an extraperitoneal mesh repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Robotic extended total extraperitoneal transversus abdominus release for traumatic flank and abdominal intercostal hernias.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Lateral abdominal wall hernias after coughing: a single center experience.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Robotic thoracoabdominal hernia repair: a novel approach.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Radiographic identification of thoracoabdominal hernias.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2022Article
- Gastric volvulus and tension gastrothorax secondary to spontaneous transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia.BMJ case reports · 2022Article
- Construction and properties of the silk fibroin and polypropylene composite biological mesh for abdominal incisional hernia repair.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrimary thoracoabdominal hernias involve the triad of an intercostal hernia, abdominal wall hernia, and diaphragmatic hernia. We report a case series of this rare entity and describe the evolution and outcomes.
methodsWe completed a retrospective analysis of thoracoabdominal hernia repairs performed January 2010-April 2019 at Prisma Health-Upstate and Carolinas Medical Center. This includes all patients with spontaneous defects, excluding incisional hernias or those resulting from external trauma.
resultsOf 16 patients with thoracoabdominal hernias, 15 patients developed hernias after forceful coughing and one patient developed a hernia after strenuous physical activity. Seven patients required at least one additional intervention; two for recurrence; two for recurrence of original intercostal repairs done elsewhere; two for wound complications; and one had a missed abdominal wall component.
conclusionsPrimary thoracoabdominal hernias require a high index of suspicion. Durable repair involves complex reconstruction of the thoracoabdominal wall including the diaphragm, intercostal space, rib fracture fixation, and mesh reinforcement of the abdominal wall with permanent fixation constructs.
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