Journal article
The bony anchoring reinforcement system (BARS) for flank hernia repair: a versatile technique
European journal of plastic surgery, v 40(4), pp 315-322
01 Aug 2017
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Abstract
Background Abdominal wall reconstruction, especially when fascial defects occur in the flank region, is a field of high interest given the morbidity of hernias. The flank hernia is a rare and challenging entity requiring adequate overlap and secure fixation for a successful repair.
Methods This is a retrospective case series study including all patients undergoing flank hernia repair using the bony anchoring reinforcement system (BARS) technique from March 2013 through August 2015. An electronic chart review identified seven patients with flank hernias that underwent the BARS procedure.
Results Six of the patients followed-up for a full year with one patient dropping out after returning to exercise and indicating high satisfaction with operative outcome. There was one recurrent hernia 29 months later. There were no surgical site or mesh infections.
Conclusions The BARS technique is a versatile and efficacious open approach for repairing flank hernias. It allows for a large area of overlap and secure fixation to the bony structures in the pelvis.
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- Title
- The bony anchoring reinforcement system (BARS) for flank hernia repair: a versatile technique
- Creators
- Andrew I. Elkwood - Institute for Advanced ReconstructionSteven D. Kozusko - University of Tennessee Health Science CenterTushar R. Patel - Institute for Advanced ReconstructionMichael I. Rose - Institute for Advanced ReconstructionMatthew R. Kaufman - Institute for Advanced ReconstructionRussell L. Ashinoff - Institute for Advanced ReconstructionAdam Saad - Institute for Advanced ReconstructionSteven J. Binenbaum - EatonFrank Borao - Eaton
- Publication Details
- European journal of plastic surgery, v 40(4), pp 315-322
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 8
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000406283600008
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85009895225
- Other Identifier
- 991021930434204721
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