Abstract
Background
International guidelines on the prevention and treatment of parastomal hernias are lacking. The European Hernia Society therefore implemented a Clinical Practice Guideline development project.
Methods
The guidelines development group consisted of general, hernia and colorectal surgeons, a biostatistician and a biologist, from 14 European countries. These guidelines conformed to the AGREE II standards and the GRADE methodology. The databases of MEDLINE, CINAHL, CENTRAL and the gray literature through OpenGrey were searched. Quality assessment was performed using Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network checklists. The guidelines were presented at the 38th European Hernia Society Congress and each key question was evaluated in a consensus voting of congress participants.
Results
End colostomy is associated with a higher incidence of parastomal hernia, compared to other types of stomas. Clinical examination is necessary for the diagnosis of parastomal hernia, whereas computed tomography scan or ultrasonography may be performed in cases of diagnostic uncertainty. Currently available classifications are not validated; however, we suggest the use of the European Hernia Society classification for uniform research reporting. There is insufficient evidence on the policy of watchful waiting, the route and location of stoma construction, and the size of the aperture. The use of a prophylactic synthetic non-absorbable mesh upon construction of an end colostomy is strongly recommended. No such recommendation can be made for other types of stomas at present. It is strongly recommended to avoid performing a suture repair for elective parastomal hernia. So far, there is no sufficient comparative evidence on specific techniques, open or laparoscopic surgery and specific mesh types. However, a mesh without a hole is suggested in preference to a keyhole mesh when laparoscopic repair is performed.
Conclusion
An evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of parastomal hernias reveals the lack of evidence on several topics, which need to be addressed by multicenter trials. Parastomal hernia prevention using a prophylactic mesh for end colostomies reduces parastomal herniation. Clinical outcomes should be audited and adverse events must be reported.
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The guidelines development group would like to thank Sarah Squire, representative of the Colostomy Association of the UK, and Wendy Osborne and Judy Hanley, representatives of the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK, for their valuable input. Dr. William Hope, MD, FACS, Prof. Bruce Ramshaw, MD, FACS and Prof. Willem Bemelman, MD, PhD, are greatly acknowledged for performing the external assessments.
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The project ‘European Hernia Society Guidelines on Prevention and Treatment of Parastomal Hernias’ was initiated and sponsored by the European Hernia Society.
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Antoniou, S.A., Agresta, F., Garcia Alamino, J.M. et al. European Hernia Society guidelines on prevention and treatment of parastomal hernias. Hernia 22, 183–198 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-017-1697-5
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