Autologous full-thickness skin graft as reinforcement in parastomal hernia repair: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parastomal hernia is a common complication of an enterostomy and can have a significant impact on health-related quality of life. Currently used methods of repair have high recurrence rates and considerable risk for complications. We have developed a new technique for parastomal hernia repair that uses full-thickness skin graft as reinforcement.

Methods

This study protocol describes a multicentre randomised controlled trial on parastomal hernia repair comparing a new full-thickness skin graft technique with conventional synthetic composite mesh as reinforcement of the abdominal wall. Patients with a symptomatic parastomal hernia will be included and followed up at 3, 12 and 36 months, with surgical complication as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes will be re

SUBMITTER: Holmdahl V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8650734 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature