Contemporary Outcomes of Elective Parastomal Hernia Repair in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Parastomal hernia is a challenging complication following ostomy creation; however, the incidence and long-term outcomes after elective parastomal hernia repair are poorly characterized.

Objective

To describe the incidence and long-term outcomes after elective parastomal hernia repair.

Design, setting, and participants

Using 100% Medicare claims, a retrospective cohort study of adult patients who underwent elective parastomal hernia repair between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2015, was performed. Logistic regression and Cox proportional hazards models were used to evaluate mortality, complications, readmission, and reoperation after surgery. Analysis took place between February and May 2022.

Exposures

Parastomal hernia repair without ostomy resi

SUBMITTER: Howard R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9932944 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature