The utilization of an absorbable mesh after ostomy reversal does not decrease incisional hernia rates.
Am J Surg
; 226(2): 233-238, 2023 08.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Postoperative ostomy reversal hernias are common and can create strain on the healthcare system. There is little literature evaluating the utilization of absorbable mesh following ostomy reversal. The effect on subsequent hernia rates at our institution has not been evaluated. We examine if the addition of absorbable mesh decreases the postoperative hernia rate in our patient population.METHODS:
We performed a retrospective review of all ileostomy and colostomy reversals. Patients were divided into two groups based on whether an absorbable mesh was used at ostomy closure or not.RESULTS:
Hernia recurrence rates were lower in the group that had mesh reinforcement (8.96%) vs the group that did not receive a mesh (14.8%) though this was not statistically significant (p = 0.233).CONCLUSION:
Prophylactic use of an absorbable biosynthetic mesh did not alter the rate of incisional hernia rates following ostomy reversal in our cohort of patients.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Estomia
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Hérnia Incisional
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Hérnia Ventral
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2023
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