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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2017

Use of biologic mesh at ostomy takedown to prevent incisional hernia: A case series.

Sepehr Lalezari, Michael L Caparelli, Shyam Allamaneni

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Article in International journal of surgery case reports, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sepehr LalezariJohns Hopkins Medicine, 4940 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States. Electronic address: Slalezari@gmail.com.
Michael L CaparelliThe Jewish Hospital, 4777 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236, United States. Electronic address: MLCaparelli@gmail.com.
Shyam AllamaneniThe Jewish Hospital, 4777 E Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45236, United States. Electronic address: DrAllamaneni@gmail.com.

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Abstract

introductionIncisional hernias are a relatively common occurrence after ostomy takedown with a incidence of 30-35%. The use of biologic mesh offers a means to bolster the stoma incision site with a lower risk of infection than synthetic mesh.

methodsThis study represents a retrospective chart review of six patients who underwent stoma takedown and had biologic mesh placed in the retrorectus position during repair from March 2015 until March 2016.

resultsThere has been a zero-rate of hernia occurrence for the six patients who underwent stoma takedown. No incisional hernias were noted on physical exam with follow up ranging from 11 to 25 months.

conclusionWe conclude that placement of biologic mesh is a safe and effective way of preventing incisional hernias at stoma sites.

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Biologic meshHernia prophylaxisIncisional herniaOstomy takedownParastomal herniaStoma reversal

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PMID29059608
PMCPMC5651556

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