Abstract | BACKGROUND: PATIENTS AND MATERIALS: We report the preliminary results of nonrandomized prophylactic use of polypropylene mesh in a group of 60 consecutive patients. The patients with highest body mass index, and/or history of abdominal hernias and profound liver damage had abdominal wall reinforced with mesh during an operation. A year later the wound was assessed in all patients. RESULTS: In standard wound closure group (n=48) incisional hernia was found in 9 cases (20%). None of the patients with inserted mesh (n=12) developed hernia. The length of hospital stay in mesh group was similar to that in the nonmesh group and shorter than in patients with hernia occurrence. Mesh insertion was complicated with wound discharge in three patients. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Janusz Strzelczyk, Leszek Czupryniak, Jerzy Loba, Janusz Wasiak |
Journal | Langenbeck's archives of surgery
(Langenbecks Arch Surg)
Vol. 387
Issue 7-8
Pg. 294-7
(Nov 2002)
ISSN: 1435-2443 [Print] Germany |
PMID | 12447555
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y
(adverse effects)
- Body Mass Index
- Female
- Gastric Bypass
(adverse effects)
- Hernia
(etiology, prevention & control)
- Humans
- Length of Stay
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Obesity
(surgery)
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care
- Polypropylenes
(therapeutic use)
- Postoperative Complications
- Risk Factors
- Surgical Mesh
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