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28-09-2023 | Laparotomy | Original Article

Does intraperitoneal mesh increase the risk of bowel obstruction? A nationwide French analysis

Authors: Théophile Delorme, Jonathan Cottenet, Fawaz Abo-Alhassan, Alain Bernard, Pablo Ortega-Deballon, Catherine Quantin

Published in: Hernia | Issue 2/2024

Abstract

Introduction

Incisional hernias are associated with a reduced quality of life. Mesh reinforcement of the abdominal wall is the current standard for incisional hernia repair (IHR), since it reduces the risk of recurrence. The best position for the mesh remains controversial, and each position has advantages and disadvantages.

Objective

In this nationwide population-based study, we aimed to determine whether IHR with intraperitoneal mesh is associated with an increased risk of bowel obstruction.

Patients and methods

Using the French hospital database (PMSI), which collects data from all public and private hospitals, two patient cohorts were created and compared. Patients having undergone a laparoscopic IHR with intraperitoneal mesh (IPOM) in 2013 or 2014 due to a laparotomy performed in the 4 previous years were the IPOM group. Patients hospitalized for any other acute disease (i.e., without IHR) in 2013 and 2014, but having a similar laparotomy in the 4 previous years were the control group. Both cohorts were followed until 2019 in search of any episode of bowel obstruction.

Results

A total of 815 patients were included in the IPOM group and matched to 1630 control patients. The 5 year bowel obstruction rate was 7.36% in the IPOM group and 4.42% in the control group (p < 0.01). In the multivariate analysis, after adjustment on age and obesity, incisional hernia repair with laparoscopic IPOM increased the risk of bowel obstruction in the 5 years following surgery (HR = 1.712; 95% CI 1.208–2.427; p = 0.0025).

Conclusions

Patients having undergone laparoscopic IPOM have an increased risk of bowel obstruction compared with patients who have a similar surgical history but no IHR.

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Title: Does intraperitoneal mesh increase the risk of bowel obstruction? A nationwide French analysis
Authors: Théophile Delorme
Jonathan Cottenet
Fawaz Abo-Alhassan
Alain Bernard
Pablo Ortega-Deballon
Catherine Quantin
Publication date: 28-09-2023
Publisher: Springer Paris
Keywords: Laparotomy
Laparotomy
Incisional Hernia
Published in: Hernia / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-023-02885-x

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Does intraperitoneal mesh increase the risk of bowel obstruction? A nationwide French analysis

Abstract

Introduction

Objective

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Introduction

Objective

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusions

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