Abdominal Wall Laxity: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Abdominal Wall Laxity

Diastasis Recti and Weakness of the Linea Alba

Predisposing factors for DR include: obesity, multiple birth pregnancy, and abdominal wall laxity from previous pregnancy or abdominal surgery. [pelvicpainrehab.com]

Let me emphasize, however, that diastasis recti is an unusual circumstance and the MOST women simply develop laxity of their abdominal wall after pregnancy. [drsterry.com]

The last potential source of abdominal wall protrusion is global myofascial laxity. [bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com]

Prune Belly Syndrome

Abdominal wall laxity is typically associated with prune-belly syndrome (PBS). Incomplete forms of PBS have been rarely reported with only the abdominal wall laxity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Specifically, we have come to realize that although the Monfort procedure assumes a symmetric pattern of abdominal wall laxity, this symmetry is rarely present. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In addition, recurrent pulmonary infections occur, likely caused by impaired ventilation as a result of abdominal wall laxity. Cardiovascular System. [radiologykey.com]

Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome

wall laxity, rapid linear growth without compensatory weight gain (particularly in teenagers), rapid severe weight loss, starvation, catabolic states (e.g. cancer and burns [wikidoc.org]

wall laxity, depletion of the mesenteric fat caused by rapid severe weight loss due to catabolic states such as cancer, surgery, burns, or psychiatric problems. [ijcasereportsandimages.com]

wall laxity, peritoneal adhesions, abdominal trauma, rapid linear adolescent growth spurt, weight loss, starvation, catabolic states (as with cancer and burns), and history [en.wikipedia.org]

Mesenteric Artery Occlusion

wall laxity, peritoneal adhesions, abdominal trauma,[10] rapid linear adolescent growth spurt, weight loss, starvation, catabolic states (as with cancer and burns), and history [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] of the following: poor motility of the digestive tract,[3] retroperitional tumors, loss of appetite, malabsorption, cachexia, exaggerated lumbar lordosis, visceroptosis, abdominal [en.wikipedia.org]

Megaduodenum and/or Megacystis

Several features common to both MMIHS and Eagle-Barrett or prune belly syndrome (PBS) include hydronephrosis, bladder distension and laxity of the abdominal wall musculature [einstein.pure.elsevier.com]

Infundibulopelvic Stenosis - Multicystic Kidney Syndrome

Patients with unilateral abdominal wall deficiency, unilateral undescended testis and female neonates with abdominal wall laxity are classified as Pseudo Prune Belly syndrome [pubtransformer.com]

It comprises complex urinary tract anomalies, bilateral undescended testis and absence of anterior abdominal wall muscles. [pubtransformer.com]

Cholecystectomy

Its use should be considered in patients with significant abdominal wall laxity and existing upper abdominal surgical scars. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The corset trunkplasty is a newer technique to treat abdominal wall laxity of the entire anterolateral abdomen while incorporating any previous open cholecystectomy scar. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

wall laxity and an open cholecystectomy scar when compared with traditional abdominoplasty. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Splenic Vein Thrombosis

In the congenital condition the ligaments fail to develop properly, whereas in the acquired form the hormonal effects of pregnancy and abdominal wall laxity are proposed as [ajol.info]

Bladder Exstrophy

CONCLUSIONS: The natural history of abdominal wall laxity and the long-term consequences of cloacal exstrophy closure have gone unexplored and unreported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We tailored an abdominal wall and pelvic floor reconstruction with long-term success to highlight a need for awareness of the magnitude of the problem and its solvability. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Incisional Hernia

The component separation techniques allows for the release of either the anterior or posterior components of the abdominal wall. [michigansurgery.com]

The abdominal wall muscles are then closed over the mesh. [hernia.net.au]

In addition, most component separations are done placing the mesh either behind the entire abdominal wall or beneath the rectus muscles. [michigansurgery.com]

Acute Superior Mesenteric Artery Insufficiency

wall laxity, peritoneal adhesions, abdominal trauma, [10] rapid linear adolescent growth spurt, weight loss, starvation, catabolic states (as with cancer and burns ), and [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] of the following: poor motility of the digestive tract, [3] retroperitional tumors, loss of appetite, malabsorption, cachexia, exaggerated lumbar lordosis, visceroptosis, abdominal [en.wikipedia.org]

Indirect Inguinal Hernia

[…] of the canal, termed Hesselbach’s triangle They occur more commonly in older patients, often secondary to abdominal wall laxity or a significant increase in intra-abdominal [teachmesurgery.com]

[…] inguinal herniae, there are two main subtypes that can occur: Direct inguinal hernia (20%) – Bowel enters the inguinal canal “directly” through a weakness in the posterior wall [teachmesurgery.com]

Froehlich Syndrome

The spectrum runs from stillbirth to undescended testicles with a minimal degree of abdominal wall laxity. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Four patients acknowledged having undergone some form of abdominal wall reconstruction for their muscle laxity. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Three patients reported wearing a scoliosis-type brace, presumably as a noninvasive means of affording abdominal wall support. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Inguinal Hernia

Congenital abdominal wall defects The underlying embryogenic factor in omphalocele and gastroschisis is deficient closure of the developing anterior wall at the umbilical [emedicine.com]

Megacystis - Megaureter Syndrome

Prune Belly syndrome consists of a constellation of congenital malformations, with the three major abnormalities being laxity of the abdominal wall, bilateral undescended [pediatricurologybook.com]

[…] muscles, may also contribute to constipation.39 Overall however, it appears that although the abdominal wall laxity may be visibly profound, the physical limitations from [pediatricurologybook.com]

Firlit Technique In this technique, the laxity of the abdominal wall is assessed by grasping the midline with towel clips and lifting the abdominal wall till it is taut. [pediatricurologybook.com]

SAMS Syndrome

wall laxity, peritoneal adhesions, abdominal trauma, [13] rapid linear adolescent growth spurt, weight loss, starvation, catabolic states (as with cancer and burns ), and [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] of the following: poor motility of the digestive tract, [6] retroperitional tumors, loss of appetite, malabsorption, cachexia, exaggerated lumbar lordosis, visceroptosis, abdominal [en.wikipedia.org]

Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome

[…] contractures, arachnodactyly, camptodactyly); inguinal/abdominal wall hernia; sliding hiatal or diaphragmatic hernia; hypotonia; and ocular involvement (myopia, keratoconus [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

knee/elbow contractures, arachnodactyly, camptodactyly); inguinal/abdominal wall hernia; sliding hiatal or diaphragmatic hernia; hypotonia; and ocular involvement (myopia [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Soft/doughy skin and other evidence of a generalized connective tissue disorder including skeletal findings (scoliosis, pectus excavatum/carinatum, joint laxity, knee/elbow [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Autoeczematisation

[…] of the abdominal wall may hinder optimal repair and enlargement with advancing gestation may further disrupt the repair. 5 Thus, delayed mesh repair at 6-8 weeks post-partum [biomedsearch.com]

[…] women while allowing for normal vaginal delivery at term. 2 Some authorities recommend postponing herniorrhaphy until post-partum because the enlarged uterus itself and laxity [biomedsearch.com]

Renal Pelvis Transitional Cell Carcinoma

With open nephroureterectomy, the potential risks of surgery include bleeding, infection, injury to surrounding bowel or viscera, and abdominal wall laxity due to neurapraxia [emedicine.medscape.com]

CDK4-Linked Melanoma

After tumor excision, an abdominal wall reconstruction might be necessary because of the laxity and redundancy of the skin [13]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Postoperatively, reducing ileus, providing respiratory support, supporting abdominal wall tension, and monitoring hemodynamic parameters are key [2]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

We planned reconstructive surgery of the anterior abdominal wall after initial postoperative recovery because the patient was unstable at primary surgery. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Megacystis - Microcolon - Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome

Robinow Syndrome

Note the marked laxity of the abdominal wall giving it the appearance of a "prune," and the large mass on the left side of the abdomen due to massive dilatation of the ureter [americorpshealth.biz]

There was no evidence of any umbilical or abdominal wall anomalies and no associated organomegaly. She had a cleft palate that was repaired at the age of 2 years. [jpgmonline.com]

It is now thought that the genitalia and urinary tract abnormalities are the precursor of the absence of abdominal musculature. 3.24 Figure 3.25. [americorpshealth.biz]

Ilioinguinal Nerve Entrapment

In addition to the usual operative risks, specific considerations include permanent numbness, the inability to access or identify three nerves, abdominal wall laxity from [dovepress.com]

Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome

Inguinal hernia is when a portion of the intestines pushes through the muscular layers of the abdominal wall. [rarediseases.org]

[…] defects, cardiac rhythm disturbances, behavioral abnormalities such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ocular defects including nearsightedness (myopia), joint laxity [rarediseases.org]

Ovarian Adenoma

After tumor excision, an abdominal wall reconstruction might be necessary because of the laxity and redundancy of the skin [13]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Postoperatively, reducing ileus, providing respiratory support, supporting abdominal wall tension, and monitoring hemodynamic parameters are key [2]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

We planned reconstructive surgery of the anterior abdominal wall after initial postoperative recovery because the patient was unstable at primary surgery. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Hernia

A hernia may develop in almost any part of the body; however, the muscles of the abdominal wall are most commonly affected. [healthcentral.com]

Congenital abdominal wall defects The underlying embryogenic factor in omphalocele and gastroschisis is deficient closure of the developing anterior wall at the umbilical [emedicine.com]

In this condition, a weak spot or opening in a body wall, often due to laxity of the muscles, allows part of the organ to protrude. [healthcentral.com]

Ureteral Carcinoma

Umbilical Hernia

Congenital abdominal wall defects The underlying embryogenic factor in omphalocele and gastroschisis is deficient closure of the developing anterior wall at the umbilical [emedicine.medscape.com]

Multiparity and age produce laxity of the pelvic floor to cause perineal hernias. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Cystadenoma

After tumor excision, an abdominal wall reconstruction might be necessary because of the laxity and redundancy of the skin [13]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Postoperatively, reducing ileus, providing respiratory support, supporting abdominal wall tension, and monitoring hemodynamic parameters are key [2]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

We planned reconstructive surgery of the anterior abdominal wall after initial postoperative recovery because the patient was unstable at primary surgery. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Autosomal-Recessive Robinow Syndrome

There was no evidence of any umbilical or abdominal wall anomalies and no associated organomegaly. She had a cleft palate that was repaired at the age of 2 years. [jpgmonline.com]

She had hypoplastic nails in all digits, hyperlaxity of joints in upper and lower limbs, with associated skin laxity. [jpgmonline.com]