TITLE:
The Usefulness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Preoperative Study and Postoperative Control in the Laparoscopic Treatment of the Incisional Hernia
AUTHORS:
J. C. Martín del Olmo, Luis García-Vallejo, José Nuñez Gestal, Pablo Concheiro Coello, Francisco Blanco Antona, Miguel Toledano Trincado, Javier Sánchez González, M. Luz Martín Esteban, L. Colao, Carlos Vaquero Puerta, Miguel Carbajo
KEYWORDS:
Incisional Hernia, MR Imaging, Laparoscopic Eventroplasty
JOURNAL NAME:
Surgical Science,
Vol.6 No.8,
August
17,
2015
ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the
usefulness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for planning surgery and
postoperative control of complex cases of abdominal wall hernia. Methods:
Included in a prospective data base with more than 350 patients treated in two
centers, a prospective study over ten patients with complex incisional hernias
was designed. In all cases, preoperative diagnosis study and postoperative
imaging control by MR Imaging were established. In the early and late follow-up
controls, local and general complications were specifically noted and studied
by MRI in each case. Results: The preoperative MRI was effective method for an
adequate understanding of the defects and hernia sack content. In the postoperative
control, the MRI was useful in the follow-up of the mesh integration, detection
of complications and diagnosis of the relapsing. Conclusion: In our experience
the MRI test is specially recommended in the preoperative workup of complex
cases of incisional hernia.