ISSN:
1432-2218
Keywords:
Key words: Abdominal wall paresis — Laparoscopic procedures — Incisional hernia
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. A case of combined abdominal wall paresis and incisional hernia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is reported. The paresis possibly occurred by a lesion of the N. intercostalis when extending the incision for stone extraction. Possibly the paresis was a predisposing factor for the development of an incisional hernia. The causes of abdominal wall paresis are explored with a review of the literature. In spite of minimal trauma to the anterior abdominal wall in laparoscopic procedures, the risk of iatrogenic lesions remains.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004649900960
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