Tratamento cirúrgico das hérnias inguinais recidivadas: modificação da técnica de mc vay pelo uso da malha de polipropileno monofilamentar

O autor fez revisão da literatura, o que lhe permitiu afirmar que o tratamento cirúrgico das hérnias inguinais contribuiu para o desenvolvimento da cirurgia como um todo. Somente no final do século passado foi alcançado o ponto importante do progresso das técnicas operatórias. Um "fantasma continuou rondando" os pacientes operados de hérnia: a recidiva. Vários grupos de cirurgiões já demonstraram essa preocupação e, a partir de 1913, passou-se a pensar em colocação de prótese, visando substituir a fáscia transversal desgastada, nas hérnias recidivadas. Dentre os vários tipos de material de prótese, a malha de polipropileno monofilamentar - marlex®, - tomou-se o mais aceitável. Nesse trabalho propõe-se a modificação da técnica de Mc Vay pelo uso da malha de polipropileno monofilamentar marlex®, que, em 109 hernioplastias para hérnias recidivadas, seguidas durante vinte anos, resultou em recidiva zero.

Histologia dos sacos herniários das hérnias inguinais indiretas, diretas, recidivadas e encarceradas em adultos e crianças: identificação de fibras musculares lisas

OBJETIVO: Pesquisar a presença de fibras de músculo liso (FML) nos sacos peritoneais das hérnias indiretas, diretas, recidivadas e encarceradas e estudar a influência do sexo, cor e idade dos pacientes, bem como a região do saco herniário, largura, comprimento e espessura da biópsia coletada. MÉTODO: Foram obtidos 252 sacos herniários no período de fevereiro de 1999 a dezembro de 2000 e encaminhados para o estudo histopatológico através da coloração por hematoxilina-eosina e tricrômico de Gomori. A idade variou entre um mês a 87 anos com média de 42,3 anos e desvio-padrão de 22,5 anos. RESULTADOS: Foi utilizado o teste do Qui-quadrado e observada FML em 76,5% dos pacientes com hérnia indireta, 55,9% direta, 46,4% encarcerada e 68,7% recidivada. No estudo global foram encontradas FML em 67,9% dos espécimes com maior incidência na porção proximal do saco herniário (53,2%) e em pacientes melanodérmicos (75%). As FML estiveram presentes em maior freqüência no lado direito (67,7%) e no sexo feminino (73,3%). Do total de 252 amostras de sacos herniários examinados, foi encontrada FML em 171 biópsias, e esse achado foi menos freqüente nas hérnias diretas e encarceradas quando comparadas com as indiretas e recidivadas. CONCLUSÕES: Como hipótese, a presença de FML na parede do saco herniário pode representar um reforço tecidual no sentido de dificultar o crescimento do saco peritoneal, comportando-se como fator de resistência elástica e dinâmica à expansão da hérnia. Por outro lado, pode também significar uma formação aberrante ou a persistência de uma estrutura que deveria regredir ou mesmo desaparecer durante o desenvolvimento normal.

Inguinal hernias in patients of 50 years and above. Pattern and outcome

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate a one year experience with inguinal hernia repair, in patients of > 50years, with respect to the type of inguinal hernia, type of surgery, postoperative complications and recurrence. METHODS: a prospective descriptive study of patients (n=57) > 50 years operated for inguinal hernia during a one year period. Tension-free meshplasty and herniorrhaphy, using 3"x6" polypropylene mesh and 2-0 polypropylene suture, were performed in elective and emergency surgery respectively. Follow-up visits were scheduled at six weeks, three and six months postoperatively. RESULTS: the most representative age group was 61-70 years, and all patients were male. 52 (91.22%) patients had unilateral inguinal hernias, while five (8.77%) had bilateral hernias. In 50 (87.71%) patients, the hernia was uncomplicated, while seven (12.28%) patients presented with some complication such as obstruction or strangulation. Elective surgery was performed in 50 (87.71%) patients while seven (12.28%) patients were operated in emergency. Postoperatively, 50 (87.7%) patients had uneventful recovery, while seven (12.28%) patients developed some complications which were treated conservatively. Mean hospital stay was six days. One recurrence was observed and there was no peri/postoperative death. CONCLUSION: tension-free meshplasty and herniorrhaphy are safe, simple and applicable even in elderly patients after adequate pre-operative assessment and optimization. Although associated with longer hospital stay, the mortality rate is nil and complication as well as recurrence rate is low. Hence, timely repair is necessary in elderly patients even in those with comorbid conditions.

Age related changes in the elastic fiber system of the interfoveolar ligament

In order to evaluate age related changes of the elastic fiber system in the interfoveolar ligament, we studied the deep inguinal ring from 33 male cadavers aged from stillborn to 76 years. Selective and alternated staining methods for elastic fibers were performed to differentiate oxytalan, elaunin, and mature elastic fibers. We confirmed quantitative changes of the elastic fiber system with aging. There was a significant and progressive reduction of the oxytalan fibers (responsible for tissue resistance) and a significant increment in the mature elastic and elaunin fibers (responsible for tissue elasticity). Furthermore, there were structural changes in the thickness, shortness and curling of these mature elastic fibers. These changes induced loss of the elastic fiber function and loss of the interfoveolar ligament compliance. These factors predispose individuals to the development of indirect inguinal hernias that frequently emerge in adults and aged individuals, especially above the fifth decade.

Heart hypoplasia in an animal model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

PURPOSE: In previous papers, we described a new experimental model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in rabbits, and we also reported noninvasive therapeutic strategies for prevention of the functional and structural immaturity of the lungs associated with this defect. In addition to lung hypoplasia, pulmonary hypertension, biochemical, and structural immaturity of the lungs, the hemodynamics of infants and animals with congenital diaphragmatic hernia are markedly altered. Hence, cardiac hypoplasia has been implicated as a possible cause of death in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and it is hypothesized to be a probable consequence of fetal mediastinal compression by the herniated viscera. Cardiac hypoplasia has also been reported in lamb and rat models of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. The purpose of the present experiment was to verify the occurrence of heart hypoplasia in our new model of surgically produced congenital diaphragmatic hernia in fetal rabbits. METHODS: Twelve pregnant New Zealand rabbits underwent surgery on gestational day 24 or 25 (normal full gestational time - 31 to 32 days) to create left-sided diaphragmatic hernias in 1 or 2 fetuses per each doe. On gestational day 30, all does again underwent surgery, and the delivered fetuses were weighed and divided into 2 groups: control (non-surgically treated fetuses) (n = 12) and congenital diaphragmatic hernia (n = 9). The hearts were collected, weighed, and submitted for histologic and histomorphometric studies. RESULTS: During necropsy, it was noted that in all congenital diaphragmatic hernia fetuses, the left lobe of the liver herniated throughout the surgically created defect and occupied the left side of the thorax, with the deviation of the heart to the right side, compressing the left lung; consequently, this lung was smaller than the right one. The body weights of the animals were not altered by congenital diaphragmatic hernia, but heart weights were decreased in comparison to control fetuses. The histomorphometric analysis demonstrated that congenital diaphragmatic hernia promoted a significant decrease in the ventricular wall thickness and an increase in the interventricular septum thickness. CONCLUSION: Heart hypoplasia occurs in a rabbit experimental model of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. This model may be utilized for investigations in therapeutic strategies that aim towards the prevention or the treatment of heart hypoplasia caused by congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Reparo pela técnica de shouldice modificada nas hérnias inguinais primárias

Os autores apresentam a taxa de recidiva com o reparo de hérnias inguinais primárias, empregando a técnica de Shouldice em três planos, modificada pela inclusão isolada do trato iliopúbico no 2º plano de sutura. A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 43 anos (16-88), com predominância da doença no sexo masculino (88,4%), do lado direito (57,4%) e da modalidade indireta (59,1 %). O seguimento pós-operatório foi de um a oito anos completos, tendo sido revistos pessoalmente pelos autores 112 pacientes, totalizando 115 hérnias, objeto deste trabalho. Houve a ocorrência de um hematoma (0,9%) e de uma infecção da ferida operatória (0,9%). As duas únicas recidivas (1,7%) ocorreram nos primeiros dois anos de pós-operatório, em pacientes do sexo masculino operados no início da série, sendo originalmente uma indireta e a outra direta. Dos resultados aferidos, os autores concluíram que a técnica adotada no reparo das hérnias inguinais primárias, com as modificações propostas neste trabalho, apresentou um índice baixo de recidiva, embora ainda maior se comparado ao procedimento de Shouldice clássico. Mesmo assim, é preciso que o cirurgião saiba executar outras técnicas, sobretudo as que utilizam próteses (telas), no tratamento das hérnias inguinais complexas ou multi-recidivadas.

Correção laparoscópica de hérnia diafragmática traumática crônica

Diaphragmatic hernia secondary to blunt or penetrating trauma is rarely by itself a fatal event. However, if unpercieved, it may lead to severe complications caused by herniation of abdominal contents to the ethorax. Blunt trauma related to car accidents is the most frequent cause of diaphragmatic hernias. Associated injuries are frequently observed, provoked by severe traumas of great impact. These blunt trauma hernias occur mainly on the left side due to abdominal anatomy, since the liver is usually located on the right side. When injuries are observed on the right they tend to be more severe, generally related to major trauma of solid organs. Less frequently diaphragmatic hernias may be bilateral. The management of diaphragmatic injury would appear to be a simple matter of suturing the defect. However, peroperative diagnosis can be difficult and even at the time of surgery some diaphragmatic injuries can be overlooked if carefull exploration is not done. Associated injuries tend to divert attention from the diaphragmatic injury. Laparoscopic diagnosis and repair have been described with successfull. Laparotomy or thoracotomy can be employed for surgical repair of traumatic diaphragmatic hernias. Standard (laboratory/imaging) examinations may fail to make the diagnosis. Recently, the laparoscopic approach has proved useful for more precise evaluation of such injuries, very often allowing immediate repair of these lesions.

Hérnia traumática da parede abdominal

A rare case of blunt traumatic abdominal hernia is presented in which jejunal loops herniated through the abdominal wall. The patient had a serious motor vehicle accident seven years ago, while wearing the seat belt. He developed a traumatic hernia in the anterior lateral abdominal wall, which was operated, and relapsed after some months. The patient was reoperated and we observed the unattachment of the anterior lateral abdominal musculature from the ilium crest. After the hernial sac treatment, the defect was solved with the use of a polypropylene mesh. The postoperative evolution was good and four months later there were no signs of recurrence. Traumatic abdominal hernia remains a rare clinical entity, despite the increase in blunt abdominal trauma. Traumatic abdominal wall hernia falls into two general categories: small lower quadrant abdominal defects, typically the result of blunt trauma with bicycle handlebars, and larger abdominal wall defects related to motor vehicle accidents. The diagnosis may be often established by the physical examination alone. Conventional radiology and computerized tomography usefulness have been proved. In the vast majority of cases, early repair is recommended. The appropriate treatment is the reduction of the herniated bowel into the abdomen, the debridment of nonviable tissues, and a primary tension free closure of the detect.

Hérnia encarcerada em orifício de trocarte lateral diagnosticada por tomografia computadorizada

Incisional hernia is an uncommon complication in laparoscopic surgery. The majority of the hernias are located in the umbilical site. Nevertheless, they can occur in the lateral trocar site, although they are rarely diagnosed. We report a case of a 55 year-old patient who underwent a videolaparoscopic hysterectomy and developed small bowel obstruction on the third postoperative day. This initially gave rise to the diagnosis of paralytic ileum. The definitive diagnosis of incarcerated hernia in the lateral trocar site was established after an abdominal computed tomography was performed.

O uso da prótese na correção das hérnias da parede abdominal é um avanço, mas o seu uso indiscriminado, um abuso

The objective is to alert the surgeon about the indiscriminate use of synthetic prosthesis in the correction of inguinal and incisional hernias. The authors provide a brief history of surgery on hernias and a review of the literature, showing the importance of classifying inguinal hernias to fit the type of surgical correction with the defect found, abstaining from treating all hernias, with the same type of surgical procedure. In our opinion, small indirect inguinal hernias (type 1 and 2 of Gilbert) and hernias in women must not, in general, be treated with prostheses. The synthetic material should be reserved for direct and large indirect hernias. Even so, this attitude, besides determining a higher cost for the procedure, can lead to important complications such as infection, rejection, fistula formation, chronic pain, alterations in spermatogenesis and the possibility of carcinogenesis, according to more recent reports. The physiology and anatomy of the abdominal wall should be considered when dealing with incisional hernia corrections, where the surgeon can choose among many techniques to correct those defects, and in selected cases, utilize synthetic material. We conclude that although the use of biomaterials has constituted a great advance in surgery for abdominal wall hernia corrections because they decrease recurrences, and permit treatment of large abdominal hernias, the indiscriminate prosthesis usage is an abuse, and it can determine many serious complications, certainly avoidable with a well indicated non mesh technique .

Hérnia paraduodenal esquerda

A left paraduodenal hernia is a protrusion of the small intestine through the paraduodenal fossa, a congenital defect situated to the left of the fourth portion of the duodenum. Imaging studies often play a central role in diagnosing left paraduodenal hernias, as they are not easily identified clinically. Surgery is the treatment of choice. We report a case of left paraduodenal hernia in a 27-year-old female patient. The patient had shown no symptoms until six days before hospitalization. A CT scan suggested the diagnosis of left paraduodenal hernia. After an unsuccessful laparoscopic attempt, a laparotomy was performed. Open surgery consisted in removing adhesions between the hernia and peritoneum, reducing jejunal loops and closing the paraduodenal fossa. The postoperative period was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on the third postoperative day.

Hérnia de Petit bilateral espontânea

Petit's lumbar hernia is an uncommon defect of the posterior abdominal wall that represents less than 1% of all abdominal wall hernias. It is more often unilateral and founded in young females, rarely containing a real herniated sac. There are two different approaches to repair: laparoscopy and open surgery. The goal of this article is to report one case of spontaneous bilateral lumbar Petit's hernia treated with open surgery.

Immunohistochemical evaluation of fibrillar components of the extracellular matrix of transversalis fascia and anterior abdominal rectus sheath in men with inguinal hernia

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the role of fibrillar extracellular matrix components in the pathogenesis of inguinal hernias. METHODS: samples of the transverse fascia and of the anterior sheath of the rectus abdominis muscle were collected from 40 men aged between 20 and 60 years with type II and IIIA Nyhus inguinal hernia and from 10 fresh male cadavers (controls) without hernia in the same age range. The staining technique was immunohistochemistry for collagen I, collagen III and elastic fibers; quantification of fibrillar components was performed with an image analysis processing software. RESULTS: no statistically significant differences were found in the amount of elastic fibers, collagen I and collagen III, and the ratio of collagen I / III among patients with inguinal hernia when compared with subjects without hernia. CONCLUSION: the amount of fibrillar extracellular matrix components did not change in patients with and without inguinal hernia.