[Intercostal incisional hernia: case report]

G Chir. 1998 Nov-Dec;19(11-12):445-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The authors report a case of intercostal incisional hernia following marsupialization of liver hydatid cyst stressing the considerable rarity of the pathology and describing the restorative procedure by intercostal plastic with polypropilene Mesh and rib's approach with stainless steel wires.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echinococcosis, Hepatic / surgery
  • Hernia / etiology*
  • Herniorrhaphy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Surgical Mesh