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Can infected composite mesh be salvaged?

J J Greenberg1

  • 1jgreenberg@mhsjvl.org

Hernia : the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery
|June 22, 2010
PubMed
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Infected composite mesh can often be salvaged using conservative treatments, avoiding removal and further complications. This approach successfully treated seven patients, preventing hernia recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Wound Management
  • Biomaterials in Surgery

Background:

  • Infected composite mesh presents a significant clinical challenge, frequently necessitating mesh removal and increasing patient morbidity.
  • Current management often considers infected mesh unsalvageable, leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the success of conservative management strategies in salvaging infected composite mesh.
  • To identify factors influencing the outcome of infected composite mesh treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective chart review was conducted on 356 composite mesh implants (Ventralex and Composix Kugel) placed between January 2002 and November 2007.
  • Analysis focused on 11 patients who developed mesh-related infections and their treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Seven out of eleven patients with infected composite mesh were successfully salvaged using conservative office-based methods, including wound care, debridement, and antibiotics.
  • No hernia recurrences were observed in the salvaged group after a minimum of 3 years follow-up.
  • Mesh removal was ultimately required in four patients, all of whom had Composix Kugel repairs.

Conclusions:

  • Infected composite mesh can be successfully salvaged with individualized, conservative treatment, provided there is no extensive infection or sepsis.
  • Conservative management offers a viable alternative to mesh removal, potentially reducing morbidity and preventing hernia recurrence.