A hernia bandage is a device used in therapy and surgery. It is intended to prevent the passage of the intestinal loop into the scrotum.
Surgery for
hernias of the inguinal-scrotal localization is fraught with various complications. Consequences can occur both during the intervention itself and after it. In some cases, surgery is not possible, due to concomitant pathologies or due to the elderly patient. And then palliative methods are of great importance.
What does an inguinal hernia band consist of?
The fixture includes a fastener and a clip. The latter has a triangular profile and a contact surface of the same shape. The clip is monolithic. The shape of the fastener is formed by stiffening belts and looks like a swimming trunks. Due to the combination of elastic dense packing and a strong rigid base, the clamp is monolithic. Its contact surface is made with a slight bulge.
Advantages of the device
A hernial bandage reduces the likelihood of protrusion of a pathological formation from the peritoneum to a minimum. Along with this, a targeted effect on the problem area and dispersed tissues is provided, and their fusion is accelerated.
A feeling of reliability and convenience occurs in a patient with an initial stage of the disease immediately after fitting the design. When the condition is running, relief is noted on the second or third day of wearing such a device as a hernia bandage. Reviews of many patients contain information that improvement occurs three to four months after the start of its use (although only if the stage of the disease is initial). With a neglected state, recovery occurs a little longer - after 8-10 months. The design, thus, not only ensures retention of the bulge in the peritoneum, but also completely eliminates the risk of its infringement, and also ensures the growth of torn tissues.
Hernia Bandage: Adaptation Disadvantages
The clamp structure is not rigidly fixed, as a result of which the shift of the bandage or rotation along the axis is possible. During tilting, suspenders are weakened. As a result, a hernia is likely to exit from under the device.
With a strong cough of the patient, as well as due to an increase in internal pressure, squeezing of the clip and protrusion of the pathological bulge may be observed.
Features of use
Before fixing the design of the patient is placed in a horizontal position and the hernial contents are adjusted. After that, a bandage is applied, bringing the contact plane with an acute angle under the pubic bone. According to the principle of the lever, a “shoulder” is stretched, which has a large length and the hernial opening is closed. For final fixation use belts. Reliability of fastening is also provided by the lever, “shoulders”. The correct position of the structure contributes to the effective impact on the work surface, creates comfortable conditions when worn.