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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Parietal Repair of a Large Spigelian Hernia by Muscle Plasty Associated with a Non-Absorbable Plaque

  AUTHORS: Anatole Kapay Kibadi

  KEYWORDS: Spigelian Hernia, Parietal Repair, Muscle Plasty, Non-Absorbable Plaque, Democratic Republic of Congo

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.10 No.8, August 10, 2023

  ABSTRACT: Hernia is a condition in which part of an organ is displaced and protrudes through the wall of the cavity containing it. A spigelian hernia is a rare type of ventral hernia, principally acquired. Surgery is the only way to treat a spigelian hernia, either by a regular surgical operation or through laparoscopic repair. We present the parietal repair of a large spigelian hernia by muscle plasty and placement of a plate in a 59-year-old patient. The patient had an abdominal ptosis and a surgical history of ipsilateral inguinal hernia repair. The result is satisfactory. Similarly to other ventral hernia, spigelian hernia can be treated with minimally invasive techniques, but an open approach remains a valid option for large hernias. Regardless of the technique employed, a mesh repair is recommended. Nevertheless, a non-mesh repair maybe remains a reasonable alternative in small hernias.