Prevention of incisional hernia with a reinforced tension line (RTL) versus primary suture only in midline laparotomies: 3-year follow-up in a randomized clinical trial

ConclusionsThe RTL technique is useful in the prevention of IH when compared with PSO in high-risk midline laparotomy patients, and it is not associated with a higher percentage of complications.Trial registrationLocal Committee CI-HRAEB-2013-020. March 13, 2013.Clinical trialsNCT02136628, retrospectively registered.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research