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What is abdominal wall reconstruction?
Abdominal wall reconstruction is a surgery concerning the reconstruction of the abdominal wall to reform anatomy and function. For example, abdominal wall reconstruction can be used to repair a hernia of the front of the abdomen.
The abdominal wall (or the belly) is made up of skin, and several layers of tissue, including fat and muscle. It shields the abdominal organs, such as the stomach, the liver, and others, and helps support posture while supporting the spine. The abdominal wall also helps in vital body functions such as coughing, urination, and defecation.
Why is abdominal wall reconstruction done?
The signals for the reconstruction of the abdominal wall can be symptomatic (for example, pain relief of certain pains or structural defects. Large abdominal defects can lead to significant herniation (abnormal protrusion of an organ or other body structures through a defect or natural opening in the body).
Defects of the abdominal wall may be due to:
- Trauma
- Tumors
- Tumor removal surgery
- Other past abdominal surgeries
- Infection
Symptoms of Abdominal Wall Reconstruction:
Symptoms for the reconstruction of the abdominal wall include structural defects or symptoms, with goals ranging from providing pain relief to prevention of strangulation or incarceration.
However, it is important to remember that while the size of the abdominal wall defect can be associated with herniation of abdominal contents, the size of the defect is inversely proportional to the risk of incarceration (e.g. – small defects may not be symptomatic but are at more elevated risk of incarceration, whereas large defects are often noticeable and bothersome, but present much lower incarceration risk).
Abdominal wall defects that eventually require reconstruction include those arising from the removal of cancer, management of severe infections, and repair of prior abdominal wounds.
What to expect after the surgery?
- A surgical drain may be placed for about 24 to 48 hours
- The doctor will prescribe antibiotics and painkillers
- Your dressing will be removed after 24 to 72 hours
- After two days you can walk with support
- There will be swelling and bruising which will go away after some days
- Depending on your surgery and general health you can go home within two to seven days
Complications of abdominal wall reconstruction surgery:
This is an invasive procedure, and as with any surgery, there are certain complications which may include:
- Bleeding
- Swelling and bruising
- Infection
- Scarring
- Temporary numbness around the surgical site
- Poor healing of the wound
- Recurrence of hernia
- Vomiting and nausea
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