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. 2013 Oct-Dec;98(4):399-408.
doi: 10.9738/INTSURG-D-12-00002.1.

A systematic review of outcomes following repair of complex ventral incisional hernias with biologic mesh

Stephen J Ferzoco  1
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A systematic review of outcomes following repair of complex ventral incisional hernias with biologic mesh

Stephen J Ferzoco. Int Surg. 2013 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

Repair of contaminated/infected ventral incisional hernias is marked by high rates of recurrence, complications, and/or explantation of synthetic mesh. Biologic mesh products are recommended for repair to permit reconstruction and reduce complications. A systematic review of PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases identified English-language articles reporting postoperative outcomes (e.g., hernia recurrence, infection, mesh explantation) in patients undergoing contaminated/infected ventral incisional herniorrhaphy. Eleven studies met inclusion criteria and contained quantitative outcome data. All were retrospective chart reviews of biologic mesh use (mostly human acellular dermal matrix). Hernia recurrence and wound infection rates were highly variable and inconsistently reported across studies. Mesh explantation was rarely reported. Outcome variability is likely owing to heterogenous patient populations, surgical technique variations, and follow-up duration. Biologic mesh use in contaminated/infected herniorrhaphy was marked by low reported rates of secondary surgeries for infected mesh removal. Data from large, well-controlled, prospective trials with biologic mesh products are needed.

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