'Sandwich' technique in the treatment of large and complex incisional hernias.

Background: Reconstruction of large, complex abdominal wall hernias is an interesting challenge. Primary closure of those hernias is often not possible. There is little agreement about the most appropriate technique or prosthetic to repair these defects, in spite the fact of the prevalence of ventral hernias.

Surgical pathology associated with Meckel´s diverticulum in a tertiary hospital: 12 year review.

Objective: We want to present our experience about surgical pathology of Meckel´s diverticulum by means of a retrospective study.

Material And Methods: We report a group of patients of our Department of General and Abdominal Surgery and Paediatric Surgery of our Hospital with Meckel´s diverticulum since January 1997 to January 2010. We report the clinical presentation, complementary test, interventions, and the postoperative follow up.

Total intracorporeal anastomosis during single-port laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for carcinoma of colon: a new step forward.

Background: Laparoscopic surgery is a feasible option for colonic carcinoma as short-and long-term results show. This technique is as safe and effective as the open approach. Single-port access surgery is considered a new minimally invasive approach in the search for better cosmetic results and less postoperative pain.

[Mesh fixation with sutures versus fibrin sealant in hernioplasty with re-absorbable prosthesis (polyglycolic acid and trimethylene carbonate). Experimental study in animals].

Introduction: Current studies have shown the validity of the atraumatic fixation with fibrin glue (Tissucol) compared to conventional sutures in polypropylene mesh fixation. We propose to study the behaviour of absorbable mesh.

Material And Methods: We used 20 Wistar white rats.

Role of fibrin glue in the prevention of peritoneal adhesions in ventral hernia repair.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of fibrin glue on the prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesion to prosthetic materials used in ventral hernia repair.

Methods: Ten pigs were included in this study. The abdomens of the animals were opened by means of a median subumbilical laparotomy to place four prostheses that were cut into square pieces of 4 x 4 cm.

Use of hyaluronidase cream to prevent peritoneal adhesions in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair by means of intraperitoneal mesh fixation using spiral tacks.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hyaluronidase gel on the prevention of post-operative peritoneal adhesions to prosthetic materials used in laparosopic ventral hernia repair.

Methods: Ten pigs were included in this study. The animals were anesthetized using Na-penthotal for induction and isofluorane for maintenance.

[Toxic megacolon and jejunal perforation due to cytomegalovirus].

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a frequent disease in immunocompromised patients and can affect the gastrointestinal tract in 50% of patients, giving rise to colitis due to CMV. However, a perforated jejunum is not frequent. We present the case of an immunocompromised patient who was diagnosed with colitis due to CMV infection after bowel perforation.

[Prevention of surgical infection using reabsorbable antibacterial suture (Vicryl Plus) versus reabsorbable conventional suture in hernioplasty. An experimental study in animals].

Introduction: Surgical site infections are frequent in daily surgical practice. One of the main challenges currently facing surgeons is the prevention and treatment of infections, especially those involving prosthetic material. A new suture (Vicryl Plus) has become available.

[Prevention of peritoneal adhesions to intraperitoneal prostheses. An experimental study in pigs].

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of fibrin glue and hyaluronidase gel on the prevention of postoperative peritoneal adhesions to intraperitoneal prostheses.

Material And Method: Twenty pigs, divided in two groups, were included. In all animals, four implants (4 x 4 cm) were placed: two polypropylene mesh implants were placed in an upper location and two polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) implants (Dualmesh Plus Corduroy) were placed in a lower position.