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Pre-operative progressive pneumoperitoneum for repair of a large incisional hernia

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Large incisional hernias are difficult to treat surgically because of the post-operative respiratory complications and abdominal compartment syndrome. Pre-operative progressive pneumoperitoneum is a technique which has been used in such cases. We describe a case of a large incisional hernia, where this technique was employed by objectively calculating abdominal and hernial sac volumes on the basis of computerized tomography scan of abdomen with a satisfactory outcome. A review of literature and issues involved in pre-operative progressive pneumoperitoneum have been discussed.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, 22, Vijaynagar, Chhaoni, Nagpur, 440013, Maharashtra, India

    Abdul Haque M. Quraishi, Mrinalini M. Borkar, Mayur M. Mastud & Gaurav G. Jannawar

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Quraishi, A.H.M., Borkar, M.M., Mastud, M.M. et al. Pre-operative progressive pneumoperitoneum for repair of a large incisional hernia. Updates Surg 65, 165–168 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-012-0134-7

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