Use of sterile adhesive film and polypropylene mesh in the construction of a temporary silo in the treatment of omphalocele

Ozbey H.

Surgery Today, cilt.35, sa.8, ss.700-702, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00595-003-3003-7
  • Dergi Adı: Surgery Today
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.700-702
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Abdominal wall defect, Gastroschisis, Omphalocele
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

When a primary closure is not feasible, a synthetic material must be used in patients with congenital abdominal wall defects. Sterile adhesive film (drape) is reinforced with polypropylene mesh, and then it is used as a prosthesis for constructing a temporary silo. The drape surface is applied to the herniated viscera, which provides a smooth surface that does not adhere to the bowel loops. The adhesive film (drape) is a sterile, impermeable, transparent, and flexible material, which is readily available in all operating rooms. When combined with polypropylene mesh, an effective prosthesis can be created for the staged surgical treatment of congenital abdominal defects such as omphalocele and gastroschisis. © Springer-Verlag 2005.