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Polypropylene-based composite mesh versus standard polypropylene mesh in the reconstruction of complicated large abdominal wall hernias: a prospective randomized study

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Abstract

Purpose

To compare polypropylene mesh positioned onlay supported by omentum and/or peritoneum versus inlay implantation of polypropylene-based composite mesh in patients with complicated wide-defect ventral hernias.

Methods

This was a prospective randomized study carried out on 60 patients presenting with complicated large ventral hernia in the period from January 2012 to January 2016 in the department of Gastrointestinal Surgery unit and Surgical Emergency of the Main Alexandria University Hospital, Egypt. Large hernia had an abdominal wall defect that could not be closed. Patients were divided into two groups of 30 patients according to the type of mesh used to deal with the large abdominal wall defect.

Results

The study included 38 women (63.3 %) and 22 men (37.7 %); their mean age was 46.5 years (range, 25–70). Complicated incisional hernia was the commonest presentation (56.7 %).The operative and mesh fixation times were longer in the polypropylene group. Seven wound infections and two recurrences were encountered in the propylene group. Mean follow-up was 28.7 months (2–48 months).

Conclusions

Composite mesh provided, in one session, satisfactory results in patients with complicated large ventral hernia. The procedure is safe and effective in lowering operative time with a trend of low wound complication and recurrence rates.

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  1. Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

    M. I. Kassem & H. M. El-Haddad

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The study protocol was approved by ethics committee of the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University.

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Kassem, M.I., El-Haddad, H.M. Polypropylene-based composite mesh versus standard polypropylene mesh in the reconstruction of complicated large abdominal wall hernias: a prospective randomized study. Hernia 20, 691–700 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-016-1526-2

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