Incisional Hernia [Paperback]

All general surgeons, and especially hernia surgeons, will benefit from this book. It contains a complete update on the research and pathogenesis of the incisional hernia. The volume describes all important diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and evaluates the appropriate use of each procedure for each particular case. Pitfalls and unresolved issues are discussed in depth, and experts of international standing weigh in on each topic.All general surgeons, and especially hernia surgeons, will benefit from this book. It contains a complete update on the research and pathogenesis of the incisional hernia. The volume describes all important diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and evaluates the appropriate use of each procedure for each particular case. Pitfalls and unresolved issues are discussed in depth, and experts of international standing weigh in on each topic.I Anatomy of the Abdominal Wall.- 1 Descriptive Anatomy.- 1.1 Skin.- 1.1.1 Surgical Applications.- 1.2 Subcutaneous Tissue.- 1.2.1 Vascular Supply of the Skin and Subcutaneous Fat.- 1.2.2 Surgical Applications.- 1.3 Surgical Anatomy of the Umbilical Region.- 1.4 Flat Muscles of the Anterior Abdominal Wall and the Rectus Abdominis and Pyramidalis Muscles.- 1.4.1 External Oblique Fascia (Innominate Fascia of Gallaudet).- 1.4.2 External Oblique Aponeurosis.- 1.4.3 Inguinal (Pouparts) Ligament.- 1.4.4 Ligament of Gimbernat (Lacunar Ligament).- 1.4.5 Internal Oblique Muscle and Aponeurosis.- 1.4.6 Transversus Abdominis Muscle and Aponeurosis.- 1.4.7 Arch of the Internal Oblique and Transversus Abdominis Muscles.- 1.4.8 Conjoined Area.- 1.4.9 Rectus Abdominis Muscle and its Sheath.- 1.4.10 Linea Alba.- 1.5 Fascia Transversalis.- 1.5.1 Thickenings of the Fascia Transversalis.- 1.6 Spaces.- 1.6.1 Vascular Space.- 1.6.2 Space of Bogros.- 1.7 Vascularization of the Muscles.- 1.8 Innervation of the Abdominal Wall.- 1.8.1 Thoracoabdominal Nerves.- 1.8.2 Ilioinguinal Nerve.- 1.8.3 Iliohypogastric Nerve.- 1.8.4 Genitol3,