Re. “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”

We read with interest the meta-analysis by Indrakusuma et  al.1 on the comparison between prophylactic mesh and suture closure to prevent incisional hernias after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair via midline laparotomy. The commentary2 suggests possibly little emphasis is actually given to reducing the incidence of incisional hernia particularly in those undergoing open AAA surgery.2,3

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - July 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Akinfemi Akingboye, Arindam Chaudhuri Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research