ArticleWorld journal of surgery2012
Risk factors for chronic pain after open ventral hernia repair by underlay mesh placement.
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- Robotic versus laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and propensity score matched studies.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2021Pooled it
- Proper mesh overlap is a key determinant in hernia recurrence following laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2016Pooled it
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- Chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP): an underestimated problem after incisional hernia treatment.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2024Article
- Evaluation of 30-day outcomes for open ventral hernia repair using self-gripping versus nonself-gripping mesh.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Gender differences in epigastric hernia repair: a propensity score matching analysis of 15,925 patients from the Herniamed registry.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2023Article
- Abdominal wall complications after kidney transplantation: A clinical review.Clinical transplantation · 2021Review
- Transmural Mesh Migration From the Abdominal Wall to the Rectum After Hernia Repair Using a Prolene Mesh: A Case Report.Annals of coloproctology · 2021Article
- The Implementation of an Acute Pain Service for Patients Undergoing Open Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction.World journal of surgery · 2021Article
- Analysis of 4,015 recurrent incisional hernia repairs from the Herniamed registry: risk factors and outcomes.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2021Article
- What is the outcome of the open IPOM versus sublay technique in the treatment of larger incisional hernias?: A propensity score-matched comparison of 9091 patients from the Herniamed Registry.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2021Article
- Evaluation of port site hernias, chronic pain and recurrence rates after laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: a monocentric long-term study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2017Article
- Long-term quality of life and functionality after ventral hernia mesh repair.Surgical endoscopy · 2016Article
- Watchful waiting as a treatment strategy for patients with a ventral hernia appears to be safe.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2016Article
- Characterization of the Affective Component of Acute Postoperative Pain Associated with a Novel Rat Model of Inguinal Hernia Repair Pain.CNS neuroscience & therapeutics · 2016Article
- Surgical mesh for ventral incisional hernia repairs: Understanding mesh design.Plastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.) · 2016Review
- Long term recurrence, pain and patient satisfaction after ventral hernia mesh repair.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundIncisional hernia is a frequent complication following abdominal surgery. Repairs that include the use of mesh have been associated with decreased recurrence. The aim of the present study was to determine the outcomes and risk factors for chronic pain after ventral hernia repair with underlay placement of a composite polypropylene mesh.
methodsA retrospective study was conducted from September 2005 to June 2008. The study included consecutive patients who underwent elective incisional hernia repair with underlay composite mesh placement. Postoperative course, recurrence, pain, and patient satisfaction were assessed by an independent observer. Chronic pain was defined as significant pain persisting after 3 months as assessed using a 10-point numeric scale (≥ 3: chronic pain, ≥ 7: severe pain).
resultsAfter a mean follow-up period of 24.6 months, 109 of 121 patients operated on during the period were evaluated. No patients experienced small bowel obstructions, enterocutaneous fistulas, or mesh infections leading to the need for mesh removal. The recurrence rate was 6.1 % at the repair site and 10.5% at another site. Thirty-one patients (28%) had chronic pain and seven patients (6.6%) had severe pain. Affective and nociceptive components were the majority of complaints. Chronic cough was the only variable independently associated with chronic pain in univariate and multivariate analyses (OR = 4.8; p = 0.007).
conclusionsIntraperitoneal composite mesh placement after ventral hernia repair is safe with regard to intra-abdominal potential complications. Chronic pain is not uncommon, with chronic cough identified as the major independent predictor.
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