FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery — Abdominal Wall Reconstruction MCQs
Practice 47 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction past-paper MCQs for FCPS Part 2 Plastic Surgery, each with a detailed explanation and reference. Try free samples below, then start a full quiz.
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Sample Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Questions
A 63-year-old obese man (BMI 35) presents with a large incisional hernia one year after undergoing a midline laparotomy for trauma. Primary fascial closure at the initial surgery was performed with a running polypropylene suture. On current CT scan, the rectus muscles are intact, and the hernia defect measures 10 cm at its widest in the supraumbilical region. Which of the following is the most effective treatment to minimize recurrence after repair?
- A.Component separation with bridging mesh repair
- B.Component separation with primary fascial closure and mesh reinforcement
- C.Bridging mesh repair only
- D.Onlay mesh repair without fascial closure
A 63-year-old obese man (BMI 35) presents with a large incisional hernia one year after a midline laparotomy for trauma. At the index surgery, primary fascial closure was performed with running polypropylene sutures. He now has a 10 cm supraumbilical hernia defect on CT, with intact rectus muscles and no loss of abdominal wall domain. Which of the following is the most effective method to reduce recurrence following repair?
- A.Component separation with bridging mesh repair
- B.Component separation with retrorectus (sublay) mesh reinforcement after fascial closure
- C.Component separation with onlay mesh reinforcement after fascial closure
- D.Bridging mesh repair only
A 58-year-old man underwent abdominal wall hernia repair with mesh 8 months ago. He now presents with multiple draining sinuses at the operative site, persistent discharge requiring frequent dressing changes, and multiple bulges in the abdominal wall. The wound appears clean, but there is suspicion of mesh infection and sinus tract formation. What is the most important first investigation to evaluate the condition?
- A.Sinogram (contrast injection into sinus tract)
- B.Contrast-enhanced CT scan of abdomen and abdominal wall
- C.Ultrasound of abdominal wall
- D.Diagnostic wound exploration
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