Desmoid tumours of the anterior abdominal wall.

Objective: 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.