A particular clinical case personally observed is described. On the basis of this case it is evaluated if it can be correct to implant a mesh in potentially contaminated areas, if preperitoneal repair is the best approach in recurrent or difficult hernia repair and if there are specific contraindications in operating elderly patients.

Difficult hernia repair in the elderly : a particular case / G. Campanelli, M. SENNI BURATTI, A. Ruca, F.M. Nicolosi, E. Contessini Avesani. - In: MINERVA CHIRURGICA. - ISSN 0026-4733. - 58:4(2003 Aug), pp. 601-606.

Difficult hernia repair in the elderly : a particular case

G. Campanelli
Primo
;
M. SENNI BURATTI
Secondo
;
A. Ruca;F.M. Nicolosi
Penultimo
;
E. Contessini Avesani
Ultimo
2003

Abstract

A particular clinical case personally observed is described. On the basis of this case it is evaluated if it can be correct to implant a mesh in potentially contaminated areas, if preperitoneal repair is the best approach in recurrent or difficult hernia repair and if there are specific contraindications in operating elderly patients.
Aged; Hernia, inguinal, surgery; Postoperative complications; Surgical mesh
Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale
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