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Preventing parastomal hernia with a prosthetic mesh.

Arthur Jänes1, Yucel Cengiz, Leif A Israelsson

  • 1Kirurgkliniken, Sundsvalls sjukhus, SE-851 86 Sundsvall, Sweden. arthur.janes@lvn.se

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|December 23, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Using a specialized mesh during colostomy significantly reduces parastomal hernia rates. This mesh, placed during the primary operation, showed no associated complications in a randomized study.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Hernia repair

Background:

  • Parastomal hernia is a frequent complication after colostomy.
  • Prosthetic mesh repair is associated with the lowest recurrence rates for hernias.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of mesh use during primary colostomy on stoma complication rates.
  • To assess the efficacy of a specific lightweight mesh in preventing parastomal hernia.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized clinical study involving patients undergoing permanent colostomy.
  • Patients were randomized to receive either a conventional stoma or a stoma with a sublay mesh.
  • A large-pore, lightweight mesh with reduced polypropylene and high absorbable material content was used.

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Main Results:

  • No infections, fistulas, or pain were observed in either group.
  • Parastomal hernia occurred in 13 of 26 patients (50%) without mesh.
  • Only 1 of 21 patients (4.8%) with mesh developed a parastomal hernia at 12-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • A lightweight, partially absorbable mesh placed in a sublay position at the stoma site is safe.
  • This mesh significantly reduces the incidence of parastomal hernia following colostomy.
  • The use of mesh during primary colostomy is an effective strategy to prevent parastomal hernia.