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  • Minimally Invasive Repair of Morgagni Hernia - A Multicenter Case Series
    Publication . Lamas-Pinheiro, R; Pereira, J; Carvalho, F; Horta, P; Ochoa, A; Knoblich, M; Henriques, J; Henriques-Coelho, T; Correia-Pinto, J; Casella, P; Estevão-Costa, J
    Children may benefit from minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in the correction of Morgagni hernia (MH). The present study aims to evaluate the outcome of MIS through a multicenter study. National institutions that use MIS in the treatment of MH were included. Demographic, clinical and operative data were analyzed. Thirteen patients with MH (6 males) were operated using similar MIS technique (percutaneous stitches) at a mean age of 22.2±18.3 months. Six patients had chromosomopathies (46%), five with Down syndrome (39%). Respiratory complaints were the most common presentation (54%). Surgery lasted 95±23min. In none of the patients was the hernia sac removed; prosthesis was never used. In the immediate post-operative period, 4 patients (36%) were admitted to intensive care unit (all with Down syndrome); all patients started enteral feeds within the first 24h. With a mean follow-up of 56±16.6 months, there were two recurrences (18%) at the same institution, one of which was repaired with an absorbable suture; both with Down syndrome. The application of MIS in the MH repair is effective even in the presence of comorbidities such as Down syndrome; the latter influences the immediate postoperative recovery and possibly the recurrence rate. Removal of hernia sac does not seem necessary. Non-absorbable sutures may be more appropriate.
    2016-04-30Journal article Unknown Show more
  • Ultrasound-Guided Dissection and Ligation of the Internal Inguinal Ring for Hernia Repair in Pediatrics: An Experimental Animal Study
    Publication . Reino-Pires, P; Pêgo, JM; Miranda, A; Barroso, C; España, M; Correia-Pinto, J
    PURPOSE: We aimed to test the feasibility and reliability of ultrasound-guided percutaneous internal inguinal ring suture in rabbits, as a model for inguinal hernia repair in pediatric population. METHODS: Twenty-eight rabbits were divided in 2 groups: group I (female morphology) - persistence of the peritoneal-vaginal duct with gonads placed in intraperitoneal position; group II (male morphology) - persistence of the peritoneal-vaginal duct with gonads kept intact inside the duct. Under exclusive ultrasound-guided image we tried to perform a complete pre-peritoneal ligation of the peritoneal-vaginal duct at the level of the internal inguinal ring using a 20G peripheral IV catheter and 2-0 non-absorbable suture. Afterwards, an exploratory laparoscopy was performed to evaluate the ligation. RESULTS: Ultrasound allowed characterization of inguinal-crural structures. Group I - complete and reliable suture 66.7%, incomplete but reliable suture 16.7%, inappropriate ligation 16.7%; group II - complete but unreliable suture 76.9%, incomplete and unreliable suture 11.5%, inappropriate suture 11.5%. No acute complications were logged. Percutaneous dissection and ligation of internal inguinal ring through exclusive ultrasound guidance was feasible and likely reliable, namely for female inguinal hernia repair
    2017-11Journal article Open access Show more