Abdominal wall reconstruction with reconstructive tissue matrix

  • Ifongo Bombil University of the Witwatersrand
  • Brooke Puttergill University of the Witwatersrand
  • Bongane Stevens Ngutshane University of the Witwatersrand
Keywords: abdominal wall defect, biological implant

Abstract

A giant desmoid tumour required full thickness excision of the lower abdominal wall. The resultant massive defect was closed with reconstructive tissue matrix (Strattice™). The mesh acted as successful scaffold for regenerative repair enabling skin grafting of a stable granulation bed giving a satisfactory mechanical and cosmetic result. This mesh should be explored further as a simpler alternative to complex plastic reconstructive techniques for large abdominal soft tissue defects.

Author Biographies

Ifongo Bombil, University of the Witwatersrand
Department of Surgery
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
University of the Witwatersrand
Brooke Puttergill, University of the Witwatersrand
Department of Surgery
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
University of the Witwatersrand
Bongane Stevens Ngutshane, University of the Witwatersrand
Department of Surgery
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
University of the Witwatersrand
Published
2018-09-19
How to Cite
Bombil, I., Puttergill, B., & Ngutshane, B. (2018). Abdominal wall reconstruction with reconstructive tissue matrix. South African Journal of Surgery, 56(3), 66. Retrieved from http://sajs.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/sajs/article/view/2430
Issue
Vol 56 No 3 (2018)
Section
Case Reports

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