Desmoid tumours of the anterior abdominal wall

Aims:To review the surgical management and outcomes for large desmoid tumours of the abdominal wall.Methods:Seven patients with large desmoid tumours of the anterior abdominal wall were treated by wide local excision and reconstruction with two layers of Marlex V mesh (Bard, Galway, Ireland).Results:No patient having initial surgery at this hospital has either a significant residual functional deficit or developed a recurrence.Conclusions:Large desmoid tumours of the abdominal wall are safely and adequately managed with abdominal wall resection followed by mesh reconstruction.