Treatment of abdominal wall eventrations associated with abdominoplasty techniques

An experimental and clinical study using alloplastic materials (Marlex and Prolene mesh) for repairing large defects of the abdominal wall is reported. A defect was created in the experimental model to simulate an anatomical disarrangement of the musculo-aponeurotic-fascial complex of the abdominal wall and the surgical correction of this deformity. Macroscopic and microscopic observations of the operated area were done to demonstrate the good integration of the surrounding tissues with the mesh.