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Risk-adjusted Adverse Outcomes in Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair with Biologic Mesh: A Case Series of 140 Patients
DOI
10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.05.031
Journal Title
International Journal of Surgery
First Page
26
Last Page
32
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2017
Department
Surgery
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Biologic mesh is preferred for repair of complex abdominal wall hernias (CAWHs) in patients at high risk of wound infection. We aimed to identify predictors of adverse outcomes after complex abdominal wall hernia repair (CAWR) using biologic mesh with different placement techniques and under different surgical settings.
METHODS: A retrospective case series study was conducted on all patients who underwent CAWR with biologic mesh between 2010 and 2015 at a tertiary medical center.
RESULTS: the study population included 140 patients with a mean age of 54 ± 14 years and a median follow up period 8.8 months. Mesh size ranged from 50 to 1225 cm
CONCLUSIONS: Using biologic mesh, one-quarter and one-fifth of CAWR patients are complicated with reoperation or recurrence, respectively. The operation settings and comorbidity may play a role in these outcomes regardless of the mesh placement techniques.
Recommended Citation
Latifi, R., Samson, D., Haider, A., Tilley, E., Con, J., Gashi, S., & El-Menyar, A. (2017). Risk-adjusted Adverse Outcomes in Complex Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair with Biologic Mesh: A Case Series of 140 Patients. International Journal of Surgery, 43, 26-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.05.031
Publisher's Statement
Originally published in International Journal of Surgery, 43, 26-32. The original material can be found here.
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