Fig. 6.1 (a, b) A small incisional hernia in patients with a large body habitus is difficult to diagnose on physical examination, but it is clearly seen on CT Fig….

Fig. 14.1 (a) Normal anatomy of the abdominal wall. (b) Section of the external oblique 1–2 cm lateral to the semilunaris line. (c) Dissection of the external oblique muscle from…

Fig. 7.1 (a) Large infected seroma requiring open drainage in a diabetic patient who underwent abdominal wall defect repair using synthetic mesh. (b) Intraoperative view of patient in (a). Infected…

Fig. 19.1 Setting in the operating room for the surgical team on the near side and the laparoscopy tower opposite Fig. 19.2 (a, b) Instruments and optics, sizes (a) 5…

Fig. 16.1 Incisions used in transplant surgery As mentioned previously in the author’s experience we also encounter frequently umbilical, inguinal, and ventral hernia in patients with ESOD especially patients with…

Fig. 5.1 Extensive fasciitis by Streptococcus pyogenes of urethral source involving the abdominal and thoracic walls and the extremities and creating a superficial complex abdominal wall defect Causes of Complex…

Fig. 13.1 The “component separation” technique. After abdominal cavity entry, the bowels are dissected free from the ventral abdominal wall. (a) The skin and subcutaneous fat (1) are dissected free…

Fig. 8.1 Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) developed intra-operatively in a blunt retroperitoneal and extremity injury, requiring immediate decompressive laparotomy Fig. 8.2 Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) resolved in 36 h. Patient…

Fig. 15.1 Primary closure (a) Newborn with simple gastroschisis (b) Primary fascial closure (c) Purse string closure of skin Staged Reduction and Closure Although several methods and materials for staged…