Mesh in Elective Hernia Repair: 10-Year Experience with over 6,000 Patients

Abdominal wall hernia mesh results in a low rate of mesh-related complication and excellent quality of life on long-term follow up. Younger age, female sex, worse preoperative pain, undergoing incisional repair, and longer operating room times are predictors of bothersome mesh sensation more than 6 months post operation.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Western Surgical Association Article Source Type: research