A rare case of neonatal intestinal obstruction

Omphalocele minor is often associated with the presence of other anomalies compared to that of omphalocele major. The occurrence of intestinal atresia is seldom associated with omphalocele minor. Prompt diagnosis and intervention can prevent morbidity and mortality. Following is a rare case report of combination of omphalocele minor and intestinal atresia with strangulation of the proximal bowel.

Hernia umbilical en una gestante / Umbilical hernia in a pregnant woman

Se describe el caso clínico de una grávida de 26 años de edad y tiempo gestacional de 34,4 semanas, quien fue remitida del Hospital General de Rusape al Hospital Central de Harare, ambos en Zimbabwe, por presentar una hernia umbilical, que la aquejaba desde la infancia. La paciente había padecido ese volumen herniario en 3 embarazos anteriores, cuyos partos fueron normales. Luego de efectuar los estudios pertinentes, que demostraron el diagnóstico, y evaluar el caso en equipo multidisciplinario, se decidió practicar cesárea de urgencia. Durante el procedimiento quirúrgico se halló que todo el útero se encontraba dentro del saco herniario cubierto por el epiplón; se extrajo al recién nacido, el cual poseía buena vitalidad, índice de Apgar de 9-10 y peso de 2590 gramos; posteriormente, se resecó el tejido herniario redundante. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente en el período posoperatorio inmediato y recibió el alta hospitalaria a los 5 días.

The case report of a 26 years pregnant woman and gestacional age of 34.4 weeks is described, who was referred from General Hospital of Rusape to Harare Central Hospital, both in Zimbabwe, due to an umbilical hernia that afflicted her since the childhood. The patient had suffered from that hernial volume in 3 previous pregnancies whose childbirths were normal. After the pertinent studies that demonstrated the diagnosis, and evaluate the case in multidisciplinary team, it was decided to practice an emergency Cesarean section. During the surgical procedure it was found that the whole uterus was inside the hernial sack covered by omentum; the new born was extracted, who possessed good vitality, Apgar index 9-10 and 2590 grams weight; later on, the redundant hernial tissue was dried up. The patient had a favorable clinical course in the immediate postoperative period and she was discharged 5 days after.

Hérnia umbilical primária: melhor manejo operatório no adulto / Primary umbilical hernia: Best surgical management in adults

RESUMO: Modelo do estudo: Revisão sistemática. Objetivo: Avaliar se é facultativo ou imprescindível o uso de malha cirúrgica no reparo das pequenas hérnias umbilicais primárias, com orifício menor que 2 cm, a fim de oferecer melhores evidências aos cirurgiões e, assim, aprimorar o método cirúrgico e o seu desfecho. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura, cuja busca foi direcionada aos artigos que abordassem o manejo operatório das hérnias abdominais, sobretudo das hérnias umbilicais de pequeno tamanho. A pesquisa foi realizada nas bases de dados primárias PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane Library e Periódicos CAPES. Resultados: No total, foram incluídos quatro es-tudos. Foram avaliadas as taxas de recorrência, bem como as de complicações pós-operatórias após a correção da hérnia umbilical com e sem o uso de tela, observando-se o tamanho do defeito abdominal. Foi observada diminuição da recorrência das hérnias após o reparo com tela. No entanto, complicações, como infecção da ferida operatória, foram mais comumente observadas com o uso da prótese. Não houve consenso quanto ao uso da tela em hérnias menores que 1 cm. Conclusão: O uso de próteses pode vir a ser o tratamento de escolha no reparo das hérnias umbilicais primárias. Contudo, mais estudos são necessários para avaliar o papel dessa estratégia no manejo das hérnias menores que 1 cm (AU)

ABSTRACT: Study design: Systematic review. Objective: Evaluate whether surgical mesh is optional or essential for the repair small primary umbilical hernias, with an orifice smaller than 2 cm, in order to provide better evidence for surgeons, thus enhancing surgical method and its outcomes. Methods: This is a literature review, whose search was directed towards papers that depicted surgical management of abdominal hernias, especially small umbilical hernias. The research was carried out in the primary the primary databases PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane Library, and Periódicos CAPES. Results: A total of four studies were included. Recurrence rates, as well as postoperative complications, were assessed after an umbilical hernia was corrected with or without the use of a mesh, observing the size of the abdominal defect. A reduction in the re-occurrence of hernias was observed when using a mesh. However, complications, such as surgical site infection, were more commonly noticed with the use of the prosthe-sis. There was no consensus regarding the use of the mesh in hernias smaller than 1 cm. Conclusion: The use of surgical mesh may prove to be the treatment of choice for the repair of primary umbilical hernias. However, more studies are needed to evaluate the role of this strategy in the management of hernias smaller than 1 cm. (AU)

La hernia umbilical en el paciente cirrótico: ¿tratamiento conservador o cirugía? / Umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: conservative treatment or surgery?

RESUMEN Antecedentes: la ascitis es una complicación de frecuente aparición en el paciente cirrótico que al producir un aumento de la presión intraabdominal puede originar una hernia de la pared abdominal; el defecto umbilical latente es su localización más habitual. Objetivo: presentar la incidencia y los beneficios que ofrece la resolución electiva de la patología um bilical en estos pacientes. Material y método: se presentan 15 pacientes, todos masculinos, que fueron intervenidos por hernia umbilical sintomática en forma electiva en el medio hospitalario. El período comprende desde enero del año 2015 a enero de 2019. El 100% de los enfermos cursa un cuadro de cirrosis hepática, con antecedentes de etilismo crónico. Se efectuó la reparación de la hernia con cierre del defecto y malla supraaponeurótica de polipropileno en la mayoría de los casos. Resultados: los pacientes fueron evaluados desde el punto de vista clínico con la escala (score) de Child en el preoperatorio. Se procedió a la evacuación de la ascitis en todos los casos y el control posoperatorio se efectuó cada 30 días los primeros 6 meses. Luego dos veces al año. No se evidenció recidiva. Dos pacientes no volvieron al control luego del año de la cirugía y 1 paciente falleció por la enfermedad de base a los 6 meses de la cirugía. Conclusiones: los enfermos con cirrosis hepática y hernia umbilical deben ser intervenidos quirúrgica mente en forma electiva. La observación y abstención quirúrgica conllevan el riesgo de rotura del saco herniario con alta morbimortalidad.

ABSTRACT Background: Background: Ascites is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis, and elevated intraabdominal pressure can lead to the development of abdominal wall hernias, particularly in patients with latent umbilical defects. Objectives: The aim of this study was to report the incidence and benefits of elective surgery for the management of umbilical hernias in cirrhotic patients with ascites. Material and methods: Between January 2015 and January 2019 15 patients with symptomatic umbi lical hernia underwent elective surgery in a public hospital; 100% were men with a history of alcoho lism and were hospitalized due to liver cirrhosis. The defect was closed, and a polypropylene mesh was placed in the supra-aponeurotic plane in most cases. Results: The preoperative risk was estimated using the Child-Pugh score. Ascites was evacuated in all the cases. Patients were followed-up every 30 days during the first 6 months and then twice a year. There were no hernia recurrences. Two patients were lost to follow-up 12 months after surgery and 1 patient died 9 months after the procedure due to progression of cirrhosis. Conclusions: Patients with liver cirrhosis and umbilical hernia should undergo elective surgery. Wat chful waiting is associated with higher risk of hernia rupture and high morbidity and mortality.

A propósito de un caso: Resolución quirúrgica en dos tiempos de Pentalogía de Cantrell / Case Report: Two-stage surgical resolution of Cantrell's Pentalogy

INTRODUCCIÓN: La pentalogía de Cantrell abarca la presencia de cinco defectos congénitos que representan un gran desafío para los cirujanos. Las anomalías del corazón, pericardio, diafragma, esternón y pared abdominal anterior son los hallazgos principales. Su incidencia es baja, sin embargo, es fundamental identificarla oportunamente para adoptar una terapia adecuada para todos los defectos descritos, puesto que se reporta una mortalidad elevada. CASO CLÍNICO: Se trató de un recién nacido a término, de sexo masculino, con antecedentes de defecto de la pared abdominal compatible con onfalocele detectado mediante ecografía prenatal. Tras cesárea programada, se evidenció defecto en la pared abdominal a través del cual emergían el lóbulo hepático izquierdo, intestinos y corazón; el esternón además presentaba una fisura baja. En ecocardiograma se evidenció foramen oval permeable, insuficiencia tricuspídea leve e hipertensión pulmonar severa. EVOLUCIÓN: Se decidió su manejo quirúrgico inmediato. Se colocó silo, con cierre progresivo de la línea media en 7 días. En segundo tiempo quirúrgico, se corrigió el defecto diafragmático y pericárdico con prótesis de pericardio bovino. Pese a la evolución adecuada de la cirugía, a los 28 días, el paciente presentó cianosis súbita, sin responder a maniobras de reanimación y falleció. CONCLUSIÓN: La Pentalogía de Cantrell es una enfermedad rara, con características clínicas, anatómicas y embriológicas peculiares, representa un desafío único para los cirujanos. Su diagnóstico temprano, así como el seguimiento durante el embarazo, la planificación de una cesárea en un centro de alto nivel y la aproximación quirúrgica inmediata con un equipo multidisciplinario, son componentes clave en el manejo integral de pacientes con Pentalogía de Cantrell.

BACKGROUND: Cantrell's pentalogy includes the presence of five birth defects that represent a great challenge for surgeons. Abnormalities of the heart, pericardium, diaphragm, sternumand anterior abdominal wall are the main findings. Its incidence is low, however, it is essential to identify Cantrell´s pentalogy timely to adopt an adequate therapy for all specific defects, since it has high mortality. CASE REPORT: The patient was a full- term male newborn, with a history of abdominal wall defect compatible with an omphalocele detected by prenatal ultrasound. After the caesarean section, the abdominal wall defect was notable, the left liver lobe, intestines and heart emerged through it, the sternum also had a low fissure. The echocardiogram revealed a permeable oval foramen, mild tricuspid regurgitation, and severe pulmonary hypertension. EVOLUTION: Immediate surgical management was decided. Silo was placed, with progressive closure of the midline in 7 days. During the second surgical procedure, the diaphragmatic and pericardial defect was corrected with a bovine pericardial prosthesis. Despite the adequate evolution after surgery, at day 28 he presented with sudden cyanosis and didn't respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and died. CONCLUSIONS: Cantrell's Pentalogy is a rare disease, with peculiar clinical, anatomical and embryological characteristics, it represents a unique challenge for surgeons. Early diagnosis, as well as follow-up during pregnancy, planning a cesarean section in a high-level center and immediate surgical approach with a multidisciplinary team, are the key components in the management of patients with Cantrell's Pentalogy.

Retro rectus mesh repair for umbilical hernia in adults: a study of 50 cases

Background: Umbilical hernia is one of the most commonly encountered hernia in surgical practice. A variety of repairs have been tried our ranging from open to laparoscopic. However controversy still persists as to which type of repair is the gold standard for umbilical hernia. Open technique comprises of the onlay mesh repair which is known to develop a variety of complications. Even laparoscopic approach also has failure rates as well as local complications. The aim of the study was to evaluate the surgical outcome of open retro rectus mesh repair for adult umbilical hernias.Methods: 50 consecutive cases of umbilical hernia were repaired by open technique with retro rectus placement of mesh.Results: There were no local complications or any recurrence in any of the fifty patients.Conclusions: Retro rectus placement of mesh in open repair of umbilical hernia in adults is a safe and effective modality of treatment.

A Prospective Comparative Clinical Study on Repair of Paraumbilical Hernias with Mayo’s and Mesh Techniques and their Postoperative Complications

Background: “Paraumbilical hernia” occurs through Linea Alba either above or below umbilicus. The current trend is to use a mesh forthe repair irrespective of the size. The conventional suture method of Mayo’s is also being practiced in various centers. An attempt ismade in this study to compare both the methods especially in relation to their post-operative complications in the long-term follow-up.Aim of the Study: The aim of the study to study and compare Mayo’s method and use of mesh technique in the surgicalmanagement of repair of paraumbilical hernias in relation to their post-operative complications.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional prospective clinical study was conducted in the Department of General Surgeryof Malabar Medical College Hospital, Modakkallur. Atholi, Kozhikode, Kerala, wherein 58 patients undergoing surgery forparaumbilical hernia were included in the study. The patients were assigned to these groups using random numbers from www.randomizer.org. The patients belonging to Group A were subjected to Mayo’s operation and Group B were subjected to Meshtechnique. All the patients were asked thorough history taking followed by investigations of surgical profile before undertakingthe surgery. All the patients were followed up from day 1 postoperatively for 2 years.Observations and Results: A total of 58 patients with paraumbilical hernia were divided into 2 equal groups comprising of29 each. The mean age in Group A was 43.65 ± 4.10 years and in Group B was 44.60 ± 3.20 years. There were 18 femalesand 11 males in Group A and 17 females and 12 males in Group B. The patients belonging to the age group of 33–62 yearswere 21/29 (72.41%) in group A and 23/29 (79.31%) in Group B. There was no statistical significance in the incidence amongthe two groups as P = 0.153 (P taken significantly at <0.05). The male to female ratio in Group A was 1:1.63 and 1:1.41 inGroup B. Pain was complained in the post-operative period in 19/29 (65.51%) patients in Group A and 16/29 (55.17%) patientsin Group B. Hematoma was observed in 5/29 (17.24%) patients in Group A and 7/29 (24.13%) patients in Group B. Seromawas observed in 4/29 (13.79%) patients in Group A and 3/29 (10.34%) patients in Group B.Conclusions: In a follow-up of 2 months to years, among the procedures used classical Mayo’s repair had 4/29 recurrencesand 1/29 were noted in patients underwent mesh repair. Even though Mayo’s repair for paraumbilical has been the procedureof choice in many centers, but the tension-free mesh repair has an advantage of having no recurrences and can be used in thepresence of bigger defect and weaker abdominal muscle tone, thus showing a superior and favorable procedure than Mayo’s repair.

Ectopia cordis associated with pentalogy of cantrell-a case report / Ectopia cordis associada à pentalogia de cantrell-relato de caso

Abstract Pentalogy of Cantrell (PC) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by changes in the mesodermal median structures and congenital heart disease, often with a poor prognosis. In 1958, Cantrell et al2 defined the full spectrum of the syndrome with the following anomalies: defects of the anterior diaphragm, of the lower part of the sternum, of the supraumbilical region and the abdominal wall, of the diaphragmatic pericardium, and various intracardiac congenital abnormalities. The present report describes a case of ectopia cordis associated with PC and the importance of the participation of a multidisciplinary team in the treatment of this condition.

Resumo A pentalogia de Cantrell (PC) é uma rara anomalia congênita caracterizada por alterações nas estruturas medianas mesodérmicas e doenças cardíacas congênitas, cursando muitas vezes com um mau prognóstico. Em 1958, Cantrell et al2 definiram o espectro completo da síndrome com as seguintes anomalias: defeitos do diafragma anterior, da parte inferior do esterno, da região supraumbilical e parede abdominal, do pericárdio diafragmático, e várias anormalidades congênitas intracardíacas. O presente relato relaciona-se a um caso de ectopia cordis associado à PC e à importância da participação de uma equipe multidisciplinar no acompanhamento da doença.

Histerocele gravídico umbilical. Reporte de un caso / Umbilical gravid hysterocele. A case report

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: Aunque la hernia umbilical es relativamente frecuente en la población africana, la mayoría de los casos cursan asintomáticos. La situación en la que un útero grávido entra en un saco herniario representa una complicación excepcional de la hernia umbilical. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 30 años, con antecedentes médicos de hernia umbilical y obstétricos de 5 embarazos, 4 partos y 1 aborto espontáneo. Acudió a consulta por dolor en la parte baja del vientre, de tres días de evolución. En el interrogatorio refirió amenorrea de 5 meses; 2 semanas antes percibió movimientos fetales y ausencia de los mismos 3 días previos a la consulta médica. Al examen físico se observó el abdomen con aumento de volumen irreductible, de 30 cm de diámetro, de forma pendular, que se protruía a través de un gran anillo herniario umbilical y llegaba hasta la mitad de los muslos; se palpó el feto, pero no se escucharon latidos cardiacos. Por los antecedentes médicos, hallazgos clínicos y ecográficos se estableció el diagnosticó de muerte fetal intrauterina, como complicación de útero grávido en una hernia umbilical. Se decidió la interrupción del embarazo mediante cesárea de urgencia. La hernia umbilical se reparó con reforzamiento del defecto mediante colgajos fascio-aponeuróticos, según la técnica de Mayo. La evolución de la paciente fue satisfactoria. CONCLUSIONES: El tratamiento de pacientes embarazadas con hernia umbilical incluye una conducta conservadora, control prenatal estricto, colocación de un corsé para rectificar el útero grávido, programación de la cesárea y reparación del defecto herniario.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Although umbilical hernia is relatively common in African patients, the majority of cases are asymptomatic. The situation in which a gravid uterus enters a hernia sac is one of the rarest complications of umbilical hernia. CLINICAL CASE: 30-year-old pregnant woman with a history of umbilical hernia and obstetric of 5 pregnancies, 4 deliveries and 1 spontaneous abortion. She reported pain in the abdomen that appeared 3 days ago, absence of menstruation 5 months ago, with fetal movements referred 2 weeks ago and absence of them 3 days ago. At the physical examination, an irreducible volume increase of approximately 30 cm in diameter with a pendulum shape that protruded through a large umbilical hernia ring and reached the middle of the thighs, fetal parts were palpated and absence of fetal heartbeats. Due to the antecedents, the clinic and the obstetric ultrasound, an intrauterine fetal death was diagnosed as a complication of a gravid uterus in an umbilical hernia. The interruption of pregnancy was performed by emergency caesarean section. The umbilical hernia was repaired with reinforcement of the defect using fascio-aponeurotic flaps, according to the Mayo technique. The evolution was satisfactory until hospital discharge. CONCLUSIONS: The treatment of pregnant patients with umbilical hernia includes a conservative behavior, strict prenatal control, placement of a brace to rectify the pregnant uterus, programming of the cesarean and repair of the hernia defect.

Hernia umbilical en pacientes cirróticos con ascitis: ¿tratamiento conservador o quirúrgico? / Umbilical hernia in liver cirrhosis with ascites: conservative or surgical treatment?

Resumen La ascitis es la complicación más común en los pacientes con cirrosis hepática. Las hernias umbilicales (HU) ocurren en 20% de estos pacientes y 40% en aquellos con ascitis severa. La HU ocurre debido al aumento de presión intraabdominal, al debilitamiento de la fascia abdominal y la pérdida de masa muscular. Además, tienen tendencia a aumentar rápidamente y presentar alto riesgo de complicaciones que amenazan la vida del paciente. El tratamiento de la HU no complicada es controversial, tanto el manejo quirúrgico (herniorrafia) como el manejo conservador (control de ascitis) presentan alta tasa de complicaciones, en consecuencia incrementa la morbimortalidad. Actualmente, se recomienda herniorrafia umbilical con previo control de la ascitis en el manejo de HU no complicada, reduce el riesgo de infección de herida operatoria, evisceración, drenaje de ascitis, peritonitis y reduce hasta 41% la recidiva de HU. El éxito de este enfoque también depende del grado de disfunción hepática. El tratamiento de la HU complicada es quirúrgico (herniorrafia sin malla), con menor tasa de mortalidad respecto al manejo conservador. Estudios revelan ventajas de la herniorrafia umbilical laparoscópica (mínimamente invasiva y sin tensión) en comparación a la cirugía abierta, sin embargo, aún no hay evidencia al respecto.

Ascites is the most common complication in patients with liver cirrhosis. Umbilical hernias (HU) occur in 20% of these patients and 40% in those with severe ascites. HU occurs due to increased intra-abdominal pressure, weakening of the abdominal fascia and loss of muscle mass. In addition, they have a tendency to enlarge rapidly and present high risk of complications that threaten the patient's life. The treatment of the uncomplicated HU is controversial, both the surgical management (herniorrhaphy) and the conservative management (control of ascites) present high rate of complications, consequently high morbidity and mortality. Currently, umbilical herniorrhaphy is recommended with prior control of ascites in uncomplicated HU management, it reduces the risk of surgical wound infection, evisceration, ascites drainage, peritonitis, and it reduces up to 41% of HU recurrence. The success of this approach also depends on the degree of liver dysfunction. The treatment of complicated HU is surgical (herniorrhaphy without mesh), with lower mortality rate compared to conservative management. Studies reveal advantages of umbilical herniorrhaphy laparoscopy (minimally invasive and stress-free) compared to open surgery; however there is still no evidence about it.

Hernia de Littre estrangulada en un adulto / Littre strangulated hernia in an adult

Se describe el caso clínico de un adulto de 47 años de edad, quien acudió al cuerpo de guardia del Hospital Provincial Docente Clinicoquirúrgico Saturnino Lora Torres de Santiago de Cuba por presentar, desde hacía 3 días, dolor en epigastrio, de comienzo insidioso, que desapareció en las últimas 24 horas, y apareció nuevamente en la fosa ilíaca derecha y mesogastrio, pero esta vez se trasformó en fijo, punzante, de moderada intensidad, que no se aliviaba con analgésicos, y asociado a náuseas; igualmente, refirió y se corroboró al examen físico la presencia de una hernia umbilical que no lograba reducirse. El paciente fue operado y se encontró una hernia de Littre umbilical estrangulada. Se le realizó resección y anastomosis del íleon a nivel del divertículo de Meckel, así como herniorrafia umbilical. La evolución fue favorable y egresó sin complicaciones

The case report of a 47 years adult is described who went to the emergency room of Saturnino Lora Torres Teaching Clinical Surgical Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba due to epigastric distress of insidious beginning for 3 days that disappeared in the last 24 hours, appearing again in the right iliac cavity and mesogastrium, but this time it was transformed in a fixed, sharp, of moderate intensity pain that was not relieved with analgesics, and associated with nausea; equally, he referred the presence of an umbilical hernia that was not able to decrease and it was corroborated in the physical exam. The patient was operated on and a strangulated umbilical Littre hernia was found. A resection and anastomosis of ilium at the Meckel diverticulum level was carried out, as well as umbilical hernia repair. There was a favorable clinical course and he was discharged without complications

Neo-onfaloplastia com enxerto cutâneo / Neoomphaloplasty with cutaneous graft

Introdução: A cicatriz umbilical é decorrente da queda do coto umbilical, que ocorre alguns dias após o nascimento. Sua presença, formato e localização na parede abdominal fornecem ao indivíduo uma conotação estética e sensual. Métodos: Estudo primário, prospectivo, de intervenção. A casuística foi de conveniência, no período de fevereiro de 2006 a junho de 2016, incluindo pacientes de ambos os gêneros, alocados do ambulatório do Hospital das Clínicas da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (HC-UFPE) e clínica privada. Os critérios de inclusão foram pacientes com indicação de abdominoplastia e que apresentavam um comprometimento da irrigação da pele da região umbilical e periumbilical devido a defeitos herniários da região. O estudo seguiu os critérios de Helsinki e os pacientes assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. Resultados: Foram operados 28 pacientes, sendo observada uma boa integração da pele enxertada, resultando em uma cicatriz umbilical de aparência natural e sem complicações. Conclusões: A neo-onfaloplastia com enxerto cutâneo é de fácil execução e que, a longo prazo, tem demonstrado um bom resultado estético, principalmente nos retalhos abdominais espessos, demonstrando ser mais uma opção técnica na realização de neo-onfaloplastias.

Introduction: The umbilical scar is due to the fall of the umbilical stump that occurs a few days after birth. Its presence, shape, and location on the abdominal wall provide the individual with an aesthetic and sensual connotation. Methods: A primary prospective interventional study. The sample was of convenience, from February 2006 to June 2016, and included patients of both sexes attending the outpatient clinic of the Hospital das Clínicas of the Federal University of Pernambuco (HC-UFPE), a private clinic . The inclusion criteria were patients with abdominoplasty indications presenting with compromised circulation to the skin of the umbilical and periumbilical region caused by hernia defects in this area. The study followed the criteria of Helsinki and the patients signed an Informed Consent Form. Results: Twenty-eight patients underwent surgery and good integration of the grafted skin was observed. This resulted in an umbilical scar with a natural appearance and without complications. Conclusions: Neoomphaloplasty with a cutaneous graft is easy to perform and, in the long term, has shown to provide good aesthetic results, especially in thick abdominal flaps, thus proving to be an additional technical option for neoomphaloplasty procedures.

Umbilical Varix Herniating Through Umbilical Defect and Mimicking Incarcerated Hernia

The patient is a 43-year-old male with medical history significant for severe alcoholic cirrhosis who presented with a one-month history of periumbilical pain. The patient did not have any symptoms of bowel obstruction. Physical examination revealed an umbilical defect containing an intra-abdominal structure, mimicking incarcerated umbilical hernia. Computed tomography revealed an engorged, umbilical varix 1.6 cm in diameter, herniating through the umbilical defect. No surgical intervention was offered for this patient and medical management for varix resulted in clinical resolution in three months.

Management of the Sequelae of Severe Congenital Abdominal Wall Defects

BACKGROUND: The survival rate of newborns with severe congenital abdominal wall defects has increased. After successfully addressing life-threatening complications, it is necessary to focus on the cosmetic and functional outcomes of the abdominal wall. METHODS: We performed a chart review of five cases treated in our institution. RESULTS: Five patients, ranging from seven to 18 years of age, underwent the following surgical approaches: simple approximation of the rectus abdominis fascia, the rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap, the placement of submuscular tissue expanders, mesh repair, or a combination of these techniques depending on the characteristics of each individual case. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with severe congenital abdominal wall defects require individualized surgical treatment to address both the aesthetic and functional issues related to the sequelae of their defects.

Spontaneous rupture of a congenital umbilical hernia in an infant: a rare complication.

Umbilical hernia is not uncommon in children. Most of these hernias close spontaneously as the children grows; they are often remarkably free from complications. Though in no way affecting the accepted principles of management of umbilical hernia, we feel that this case of spontaneous rupture is worth recording. To report a case of spontaneous rupture of a congenital umbilical hernia with evisceration of small intestines in a 45-day-old 3.5 kg female infant.

Omphalocele with Double Prolapse of Ileum through Patent Vitellointestinal Duct: A Rare Presentation / 소아외과

Although Meckel's diverticulum is the most common vitellointestinal duct (VID) anomaly, patent vitellointestinal duct (PVID) is the most common symptomatic embryological defect. Patient may present with the anomaly itself or due to complications like intestinal obstruction secondary to volvulus, intussusception or adhesions. Prolapse occurs if the diverticulum is wide-mouthed enough to allow bowel to come out or due to increased intra-abdominal pressure like cry or cough. Bowel prolapse through PVID is rare and double prolapse of proximal as well as distal loop in a newborn is extremely rare. Omphalocele with prolapsing bowel through PVID as found in our index case is even rarer in literature. The pediatric surgeon should be familiar with these varied manifestations in the newborn because the prolapsed bowel can progress to gangrene and complications if not identified and operated upon early.

Selective breeding of a rat model of congenital umbilical hernia / 中国实验动物学报

Objective To obtain a stably inherited Sprague-Dawley rat model of congenital umbilical hernia by in-breeding, and to observe the structure of umbilical hernia and treat it surgically.Methods Congenital umbilical hernia rats were fostered by full-sib mating.The birth number and umbilical hernia quantity were recorded, and the umbilical hernia rate of rats was analyzed.Six female and 6 male rats with congenital umbilical hernia of 6-month aged F2 generation were selected randomly, among which 2 female and 2 male rats were examined anatomically, and the rest rats underwent surgical suture. Results The umbilical hernia rate was increased along with the increasing inbreeding coefficient, and the rats of F12 and F13 generations were all with congenital umbilical hernia.The umbilical hernia rate in female rats was significantly higher than that in male rats based on the total number of rats from F1 to F13 generation (c2 =11.1, P=0.001).Female and male rats had the same structure of umbilical hernia, and all rats recovered 3-4 weeks after surgery without recurrence.Conclusion After 13 consecutive generations of full-sib mating, a rat model of congenital umbilical hernia with stable genetic properties is successfully established.

Deceased donor liver transplantation performed one week after small bowel resection for complicated umbilical hernia: a case report

Emergent abdominal surgery in cirrhotic patients with ascites can result in dismal postoperative outcomes such as sepsis and hepatic failure. In the present case, small bowel resection followed by anastomosis by the hand-sewn method was performed for small bowel strangulation caused by an umbilical hernia; deceased donor liver transplantation was performed one week after the bowel resection because of deterioration of hepatic function. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of liver transplantation performed at only one week after small bowel resection; and although we obtained a good result, the optimal time to perform liver transplantation in this situation requires further evaluation.

Incarcerated umbilical hernia with small bowel obstruction in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patient / 영남의대학술지

Patients treated with peritoneal dialysis have increased intra-abdominal pressure and a high prevalence of abdominal wall complications. Hernias can lead to significant morbidity in patients on peritoneal dialysis. Hernias are clinically important because of the risk of incarceration, strangulation and subsequent bowel obstruction, rupture, and peritonitis. In this paper, a case of incarcerated umbilical hernia with small bowel obstruction in a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patient is reported. The small bowel obstruction improved after herniorrhaphy, and the peritoneal dialysis was resumed 2 weeks after the herniorrhaphy. The patient had been undergoing CAPD without technical failure until the 2 months follow-up after the herniorrhaphy. This case shows that early detection of incarcerated umbilical hernia and herniorrhaphy can prevent resection of a strangulated small bowel so that it can remain on CAPD without post-operative technical failure. Umbilical hernias should be carefully observed and intestinal obstruction should be considered when a CAPD patient with an umbilical hernia has abdominal pain.

Hernia umbilical eviscerada en pacientes cirróticos: reporte de un caso / Eviscerated umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients: case report

La evisceración espontánea de las hernias umbilicales en pacientes con cirrosis hepática y ascitis es una complicación rara y potencialmente fatal que ocurre en menos de un 2% de los pacientes con esta patología. Se presenta un caso de un paciente masculino de 58 años de edad conocido con el diagnóstico de cirrosis hepática por alcohol, Child B, con síndrome de hipertensión portal, que consultó por dolor abdominal tipo cólico difuso y salida espontánea de líquido ascítico de color amarillo, no fétido, a través de hernia umbilical, de gran tamaño, con erosiones en su superficie. El citoquímico del líquido ascítico fue compatible con peritonitis bacteriana secundaria. Se manejó conjuntamente con cirugía, de forma conservadora con antibioticoterapia parenteral. Al cuarto día se apreció salida del epiplón a través del saco herniario. Se realizó herniorrafia umbilical sin complicaciones, evolucionando satisfactoriamente. Desde el primer caso reportado en 1901, son pocos los casos registrados en la literatura. Los factores precipitantes descritos son traumatismos y aumento de presión intra-abdominal. El manejo de la hernia umbilical en el paciente cirrótico es controversial, cuando se desarrollan complicaciones como la evisceración, la conducta quirúrgica es urgente

Spontaneous evisceration of umbilical hernias in patients with cirrhosis and ascites is a rare and potentially fatal complication that occurs in less than 2% of patients. We report a case of a 58-year old male patient with Child B alcoholic liver cirrhosis,with portal hypertension, who presented with diffuse crampy abdominal pain and spontaneous leaking of yellow not foul ascitic fluid through a large umbilical hernia with superficial tiny erosions. Cytochemical ascitic fluid analysis was consistent with secondary bacterial peritonitis. Patient was managed conservatively with parenteral antibiotics in conjunction with surgery. On fourth day, the omentum was seen through the hernia sac and surgical repair was performed without complications and the patient did well in the postoperative period. Since the first case reported in 1901, there had been few cases reported in the literature. Trauma and increased intra-abdominal pressure are among the precipitants reported. Management of umbilical hernia in cirrhotic patients is controversial, however when they develop complications, surgical treatment become urgent