Overview

This book provides a useful guide for the management of complex abdominal wall problems from the perspective of a general surgeon, with sensible, practical clinical advice for the management of problems as they arise. Starting from managing the open abdomen and optimising the chances of achieving later definitive fascial closure, through to dealing with incisional and parastomal hernias throughout the abdomen. Expert guidance supported by an evidence-based review of the literature aids higher surgical trainees and consultant general surgeons who wish to expand their practice in this area. Focuses on the needs of the general surgeon Offers practical tips and advice for handling difficult cases Based on current best evidence Complemented by high quality images

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Author:   Jeff Garner ,  Dominic Slade (Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9781498739467

ISBN 10:   1498739466
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   30 December 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

List of Acronyms/Abbreviations. Preface. Contributors. BEFORE SURGERY. Anatomy of the Anterior Abdominal Wall. The Scale of the Problem. Prevention is Better than Cure. Evidence for Mesh Use. Assessment and Perioperative Management. Additional Pre-operative Considerations and Techniques. The Open Abdomen. SURGICAL TECHNIQUES. Rives-Stoppa Repair and Peritoneal Flap Hernioplasty. Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair. Anterior Component Separation. Endoscopic Component Separation. Posterior Component Separation. SPECIAL SITUATIONS. Soft Tissue Management. Management of Enterocutaneous Fistula. Lateral Hernias. Perineal Hernia. Parastomal Hernia. Index.

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Mr Jeff Garner, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham South Yorkshire UK. Mr Dominic Slade, Consultant Intestinal Failure, General and Colorectal surgeon, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stott Lane, Salford, UK.

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