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[Standardized sublay technique in polypropylene mesh repair of incisional hernia. A prospective clinical study]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeinchirurgie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Langer@med.uni-goettingen.de
Introduction:
With the introduction of meshes to support hernia repairs the recurrence rates were reduced from 50% to less than 10%. Special complications such as scar plates with restriction of the mobility of the abdominal wall, pain and fistula formation are described.
Methods:
In a prospective study trial 38 patients with incisional hernia were treated with Marlex mesh repair in the standard sublay technique.
Results:
Within a mean follow-up period of 3 years most of the patients were free from pain and very satisfied. Two recurrences (5.2%) occurred and 2 hematomas (5.2%) had to be removed surgically.
Conclusions:
Using a standard operation technique with the mesh in sublay position, even with heavy-weight Marlex mesh, good clinical results can be achieved compared to published findings. To our surprise we found two central recurrences through the mesh.
