Laparoscopy complicating abdominal wall plastic surgery.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.bjps.2012.12.025.
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Abstract
Abdominoplasty is often requested by patients following massive weight loss or multi-gravida. We report the cases of three patients who had incidental asymptomatic hernias diagnosed intra-operatively during abdominoplasty. All patients had previously undergone laparoscopic procedures and two had subsequent massive weight loss. Routine pre-operative clinical examination may not identify a small trocar related hernia. Prior knowledge of such hernias would aid in operative planning and reduce the risk of potential complications.
Medical subject headings
- Abdominoplasty
- Hernia, Umbilical
- Intraoperative Complications
- Laparoscopy