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Use of a Rat Model to Study Ventral Abdominal Hernia Repair
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2017
This manuscript describes methods associated with creation and repair of a ventral abdominal wall defect (hernia). This model can be used to study repair strategies such as those that use implanted materials. In this manuscript, repair of the experimental hernia with porcine small intestinal submucosa is presented as an example.
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Hiatal Hernia
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2026
A hiatal hernia is the abnormal protrusion of the stomach or other abdominal organs through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.Normally, the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) lies below the diaphragm and is supported by the phrenoesophageal membrane, the diaphragmatic crura, and connective tissues. Weakening of these structures—due to aging, congenital defects like a short esophagus, or increased intra-abdominal pressure from coughing, obesity, pregnancy, or heavy...
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Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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2022
Presented here is a method for improving the mesh placement in laparoscopic incisional hernia repair, which can shorten the time required for mesh fixation and reduce the occurrence of postoperative chronic pain.
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Design Example: Designing Water Slide
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2025
When designing a water slide, controlling the speed of water flow is crucial for rider safety while maintaining an exciting experience. As water flows down the slide, gravity causes it to accelerate, with its speed at the bottom depending on the height from which it starts. The higher the slide, the more potential energy the water has at the top, which is converted into kinetic energy as it descends, increasing its speed. Bernoulli's principle determines the water's velocity along the slide.
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In vitro Biofilm Formation in an 8-well Chamber Slide
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2011
This article describes the procedure for the formation and visualization of a bacterial biofilm grown within an 8-well chamber...
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Their position behind the peritoneum allows them to descend alongside that membrane when an abdominal wall region weakens. As the organ moves, it may become incorporated into the hernial structure rather than remaining separate from it. This anatomical relationship explains why the sigmoid colon, cecum, and urinary bladder are recognized examples in sliding hernia formation.
The key distinction is the relationship between the protruding contents and the hernial sac. In a typical pattern, an organ or tissue enters a sac without forming part of its wall. In a sliding hernia, the involved organ contributes to the wall itself, creating an altered anatomical arrangement that matters during assessment and repair.
The organ determines which anatomical structures are incorporated into the hernial wall and therefore influences how the condition appears and how it should be approached. A sigmoid colon, cecum, or urinary bladder involvement presents different anatomical considerations. Identifying that organ helps clinicians interpret the hernia accurately and anticipate structures that require protection.
The peritoneum provides the membrane alongside which a retroperitoneal organ can descend through a weakened abdominal wall region. Because the organ follows this route rather than simply entering an already formed sac, it can become structurally incorporated into the sac wall. This relationship is central to understanding the unusual anatomy of the condition.
Recognition depends on assessing the hernia’s anatomy and determining which organ forms part of the sac wall. Imaging can support this identification by showing the relationship between the hernial structure and nearby abdominal organs. Establishing the involved organ before treatment improves anatomical understanding and helps guide a safer management plan.
Repair requires awareness that an organ may form part of the hernial sac wall rather than merely lie inside it. Treating the sac without recognizing this arrangement could place the incorporated organ at risk of injury. Identifying the involved structure supports operative planning and helps surgeons select an approach that protects the organ during repair.