Effect of Hernia Mesh Weights on Postoperative Patient-Related and Clinical Outcomes After Open Ventral Hernia Repair: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although multiple versions of polypropylene mesh devices are currently available on the market for hernia repair, few comparisons exist to guide surgeons as to which device may be preferable for certain indications. Mesh density is believed to impact patient outcomes, including rates of chronic pain and perception of mesh in the abdominal wall.

Objective

To examine whether medium-weight polypropylene is associated with less pain at 1 year compared with heavy-weight mesh.

Design, setting, and participants

This multicenter randomized clinical trial was performed from March 14, 2017, to April 17, 2019, with 1-year follow-up. Patients undergoing clean, open ventral hernia repairs with a width 20 cm or less were studied. Patients were blinded to the intervention

SUBMITTER: Krpata DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8444061 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature