Prophylactic Mesh Reinforcement versus Sutured Closure to Prevent Incisional Hernias after Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair via Midline Laparotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

CONCLUSION: Prophylactic mesh reinforcement of the abdominal wall after open AAA repair via midline laparotomy significantly reduces the risk of incisional hernia. However, no significant difference in re-operation for incisional hernia was found. PMID: 29685678 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - April 20, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Indrakusuma R, Jalalzadeh H, van der Meij JE, Balm R, Koelemay MJW Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research