Colorectal and emergency surgical patients in the literature supporting EHS and AHS guidelines on abdominal wound closure: a granular analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To critically appraise the evidence supporting the European and American Hernia Society (EHS/AHS) guidelines on abdominal wall closure in colorectal and emergency surgery patients, we conducted a granular analysis focused on the representation and quality of available data.

Methods

References that addressed key questions (KQ) and recommendations in the original guidelines were screened and included if colorectal/emergency surgery was reported. Data extraction was performed with a standardised form and authors were contacted for missing data. Quality and risk of bias were assessed independently by two reviewers.

Results

Out of 33 studies included: 15 systematic reviews and one literature review were rated low or critically low (AMSTAR 2); 12 randomised contr

SUBMITTER: Bellato V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12546287 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature