Meta ‐analysis of prophylactic mesh to prevent parastomal hernia

ConclusionMesh placed prophylactically at the time of stoma creation reduced the rate of parastomal hernia, without an increase in mesh‐related complications.

Source: British Journal of Surgery - December 21, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: A. J. Cross, P. L. Buchwald, F. A. Frizelle, T. W. Eglinton Tags: Systematic review Source Type: research