Open AccessEffectiveness of Prophylactic Intraperitoneal Mesh Implantation for Prevention of Incisional Hernia in Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Surgery
Author(s) -
Andreas Köhler,
Joël L. Lavanchy,
U. Lenoir,
Anita Kurmann,
Daniel Candinas,
Guido Beldi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
jama surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.757
H-Index - 176
eISSN - 2168-6262
pISSN - 2168-6254
DOI - 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.4221
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , incisional hernia , laparotomy , hernia , abdominal wall , abdominal surgery
Incisional hernia is a frequent complication after open abdominal surgery. Prophylactic mesh implantation in the onlay or sublay position requires dissection of the abdominal wall, potentially leading to wound-associated complications.
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