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Abdominal wall hernia repair with a composite ePTFE/polypropylene mesh: clinical outcome and quality of life in 152 patients

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Purpose

No consensus has yet been reached regarding the optimal mesh for the repair of small ventral hernias. A composite polytetrafluoroethylene/polypropylene mesh (Ventralex®) is designed for this purpose, and this paper reports its use in a larger series of patients.

Methods

Open repair for a small ventral hernia was undertaken in 152 patients between April 2006 and June 2008. Data from medical files were gathered, and follow-up questionnaires were retrieved. Patients were asked about pain, intake of analgesics and various physical capabilities. Patients with postoperative complaints were offered a follow-up visit. Ultrasonography was performed if recurrence was suspected.

Results

Median surgery time was 39 min (range 16–129 min). Junior surgeons performed 63% of the operations. Questionnaires were returned by 81.6% with a mean follow-up of 15.6 months. Eighteen patients (11.8%) had complications. Pain score was significantly lower and the physical capabilities of the patients were significantly enhanced after the operation. Recurrent hernia was reported in four patients (2.6%). Five patients (3.3%) had the mesh removed due to deep infection, chronic pain or early recurrence. The training level of the surgeon had no influence on the incidence of complications. A 93.8% majority of the patients would recommend this specific procedure to others.

Conclusions

The intraperitoneal placement of this composite mesh is associated with a high level of patient satisfaction as well as low rates of both recurrence and infection.

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None of the authors had any financial relationship with the manufacturer of the described mesh.

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    E. Iversen, A. Lykke, M. Hensler & L. N. Jorgensen

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Iversen, E., Lykke, A., Hensler, M. et al. Abdominal wall hernia repair with a composite ePTFE/polypropylene mesh: clinical outcome and quality of life in 152 patients. Hernia 14, 555–560 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0729-1

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