Abdominal hernias complicating continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Abstract

Twenty-five percent of all CAPD patients reviewed in this study developed abdominal hernias. Eleven hernias (32.4%) occurred at the catheter insertion site, 17.6% were inguinal, 26.5% were epigastric and umbilical and 23.5% occurred at the site of previous abdominal incisions. The risk of developing a hernia was significantly greater in patients over 40 years of age, women of parity greater than 3, patients who had had undergone more than 3 laparotomies and those with a previous hernia repair. Three hernias became incarcerated, one with intestinal strangulation. Early surgical repair is advisable to avoid these complications.

• Authors: J P O'Connor, R J Rigby, I R Hardie, D R Wall, R W Strong, P W Woodruff, J J Petrie
• Journal: American journal of nephrology (Am J Nephrol) Vol. 6 Issue 4 Pg. 271-4 ( 1986) ISSN: 0250-8095 [Print] Switzerland
• PMID: 3777035 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Abdomen
• Female
• Hernia (etiology, prevention & control)
• Herniorrhaphy
• Humans
• Male
• Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory (adverse effects)
• Risk