Ileal patch graft used to repair a bladder injured during repair of an abdominal wall hernia.

Abstract

A 72-year-old woman had her bladder injured accidentally during repair of a severe hernia of the abdominal wall. Primary closure was impossible because of previous heavy irradiation. We therefore did an ileocystoplasty to cover the defect. Her postoperative course was uneventful, and she could void spontaneously at seven months postoperatively.