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  • 1Case Medical Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.

American Journal of Surgery
|February 28, 2009
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Polyester mesh offers good tissue ingrowth for ventral hernia repair. This study found acceptable infection rates and no bowel complications with polyester mesh, especially when using an anti-adhesive barrier in laparoscopic procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation in abdominal wall reconstruction.
  • Biomaterials in medical prosthetics.
  • Hernia repair techniques and outcomes.

Background:

  • The optimal prosthetic material for ventral hernia repair remains undefined.
  • Polyester mesh demonstrates favorable tissue integration but raises concerns about complications.
  • This review examines clinical experience with polyester mesh in ventral hernia repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of polyester mesh in ventral hernia repair.
  • To assess outcomes associated with laparoscopic and open repair techniques using polyester mesh.
  • To analyze complication rates, including infection, fistula, and bowel obstruction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 109 patients undergoing ventral hernia repair from December 2005 to April 2008.

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  • Laparoscopic repairs utilized intraperitoneal polyester mesh with an anti-adhesive barrier.
  • Open repairs employed retrorectus placement of unprotected polyester mesh.

    • Main Results:

    • 109 patients (79 laparoscopic, 30 open) received polyester mesh.
    • Laparoscopic repair showed a 1.4% mesh infection rate and no fistulas or bowel obstructions.
    • Open repair had a 13% wound infection rate (2 mesh-involved), with no fistulas or obstructions.

    Conclusions:

    • Polyester mesh placement in ventral hernia repair yields acceptable infection rates and no direct bowel complications.
    • Successful management of mesh infections was achieved with local care or partial resection.
    • Polyester mesh with an anti-adhesive barrier is safe for intraperitoneal use.