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3 . 2022

Possibilities of physical rehabilitation using myostimulation after ventral hernia repair retro-rectus

Abstract

Aim. To experimentally study the role and impact of electrical myostimulation on the wound process in the postoperative period using a model of retromuscular hernia repair with a synthetic polypropylene implant.

Material and methods. A model of open retromuscular hernia repair using a mesh implant (retro-rectus, n=31) was implemented on miniature pigs during the experiment. Standard polypropylene (PP) meshes were used during the course of the hernia repair. In the postoperative period, myostimulation of the anterior abdominal wall muscles was done through the use of apparatus for electrical myostimulation COMPEX® SP2.0. In the postoperative period, we performed Doppler ultrasound for anterior abdominal wall structures within the surgical site, as well as morphological analysis of the PP-mesh landing zone on the 31th and 60th postoperative days.

Results. Morphometric analysis revealed a statistically significant increase in the total vessel transection of the muscular tissue structure on the surgical site, vascularization index (IV=13.2%, per unit area (1 mm²), provided electrical myostimulation of the anterior abdominal wall muscles from the 30th postoperative day in comparison with the control group of animals IV=7.5% which were not exposed to postoperative electrical myostimulation.

Conclusion. The use of electrical myostimulation in the postoperative period during the 1st and 2nd phases (from the 1st to the 30th postoperative days) of the wound process has been insufficiently studied and is liable to cause unwanted sequela as a result of the postoperative wound. Nevertheless, the use of electrical myostimulation since the 30th postoperative day after using retro-rectus hernia repair had a favorable impact on tissue postoperative reparative potential on the surgical site. This peculiarity should be taken into account when drawing up a personalized post-operative recovery plan including physical exercises and physiotherapy.

Keywords:postoperative rehabilitation; ventral hernia; incisional hernia; retro-rectus; mini-pigs; electrical myostimulation

Funding. This study was carried out within the framework of agreement No. 171-C “On scientific and technical cooperation” dated August 05, 2019.
Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.
For citation: Demin N.A., Achkasov Е.Е., Karkischenko V.N., Abdurashidova M.R., Shishkin A.A. Possibilities of physical rehabilitation using myostimulation after ventral hernia repair retro-rectus. Clinical and Experimental Surgery. Petrovsky Journal. 2022; 10 (3): 114–24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2308-1198-2022-10-3-114-124  (in Russian)

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