Title: Surgical Repair for Lumbar Incisional Hernia after Iliac Bone Graft Harvesting: Report of a Case
Abstract:The use of autologous bone grafts is frequent in orthopedic reconstruction and arthrodesis. This well-established procedure, however, may be associated with considerable morbidity, and the surgeons sh...The use of autologous bone grafts is frequent in orthopedic reconstruction and arthrodesis. This well-established procedure, however, may be associated with considerable morbidity, and the surgeons should be aware of such potential complications in an effort to avoid or manage them. This paper reports on a 56-year-old female, with a rare complication of herniation of abdominal contents through the abdominal wall defect above the iliac crest after bone graft harvesting. She underwent successful mesh hernia repair in a sublay position, and remained free from recurrence 3 years after the herniorrhaphy. We review the literature and discuss about its risk factors, prevention, and surgical repairs.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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