Management of Incidental Hernia Discovered During Abdominal Contouring in Post–Bariatric Surgery Patients

Conclusions This is the first study to characterize incidental hernia discovered at the time of body contouring in the post–bariatric surgery patient. The body contouring surgeon should be aware of this common finding. Hernias typically discovered during panniculectomy or abdominoplasty arise in umbilical or epigastric regions, likely from prior laparoscopic port sites, and can be safely repaired by the plastic surgeon with low overall complication rates.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive Surgery Source Type: research