Hernia at the stoma site after loop ileostomy reversal

ConclusionHernia at the previous stoma site was underdiagnosed. Less than a third of symptomatic patients had a hernia diagnosis in routine follow up. Randomized studies are needed to evaluate if prophylactic mesh can be used to prevent hernias, especially in patients with risk factors.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research