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  • Hernia repair complications
  • Biomaterial-associated infections

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  • Abdominal wall mesh infections are a common complication of ventral hernia repair.
  • These infections lead to increased patient morbidity and healthcare expenses.
  • Infections can manifest early postoperatively or as delayed complications years after mesh implantation.

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  • To review management strategies for abdominal wall mesh infections.
  • To discuss nonoperative and operative approaches to mesh salvage or removal.
  • To outline considerations for abdominal wall closure after mesh explantation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on mesh infections following ventral hernia repair.
  • Analysis of nonoperative management techniques including antibiotics, drainage, and wound care.
  • Evaluation of surgical mesh removal and subsequent abdominal wall reconstruction.

Main Results:

  • Nonoperative strategies may achieve mesh salvage in some cases.
  • Mesh removal is frequently required for definitive treatment of infection.
  • Abdominal wall closure techniques depend on patient factors and hernia defect size.

Conclusions:

  • Management of abdominal wall mesh infections requires a tailored approach.
  • Both mesh salvage and mesh removal are viable treatment options.
  • Successful outcomes depend on appropriate patient selection and surgical technique for closure.