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Open Access 01-12-2019 | Research article

Hernia recurrence and infection rate in elective complex abdominal wall repair using biologic mesh

Authors: John J. Kanitra, Andrea L. Hess, Pamela S. Haan, Cheryl I. Anderson, Srinivas Kavuturu

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2019

Abstract

Background

Elective complex ventral hernia repairs, done using synthetic mesh in patients with comorbidities, can result in mesh related complications such as hernia recurrence or infection. We studied hernia recurrence and surgical site occurrences after elective complex repairs in predominately clean cases using biologic mesh and examined the impact of several comorbidities.

Methods

A retrospective chart review was completed on patients who underwent elective repair with biologic mesh in clean/clean-contaminated settings between 2012 and 2015 with a minimum of 1-year follow-up. Multiple comorbid conditions, including diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, steroid use, smoking history and previous hernia repairs were identified. Post-operative complications including recurrence and infections were ruled out by computed tomography, clinical exam, and/or by telephone survey.

Results

40 patients were identified. 85% (n = 34) had class 1 wounds. 25% (n = 10) experienced a hernia recurrence. 10% (n = 4) of patients developed postoperative infection, none required mesh explantation or re-operation. No statistically significant association was found between the comorbidities assessed and recurrence/infection rates.

Conclusions

We present the first study analyzing clinical outcomes of complex ventral hernia repairs using biologic mesh in predominately clean settings. This study being non-comparative limits definitive conclusions, but our aim is to add to the growing literature on biologic mesh to help future researchers performing comparative trials of synthetic versus biologic meshes.

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Title: Hernia recurrence and infection rate in elective complex abdominal wall repair using biologic mesh
Authors: John J. Kanitra
Andrea L. Hess
Pamela S. Haan
Cheryl I. Anderson
Srinivas Kavuturu
Publication date: 01-12-2019
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-019-0640-3

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Hernia recurrence and infection rate in elective complex abdominal wall repair using biologic mesh

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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