Late Results of Mesh Wound Closure after Elective Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair

J. L. O'Hare; J. Ward; J. J. Earnshaw

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.11.015

Late Results of Mesh Wound Closure after Elective Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair

J. L. O'Hare, J. Ward, J. J. Earnshaw^*

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Abstract

Introduction: Incisional hernia is a common late complication after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. We examined the outcome after prophylactic placement of a pre-peritoneal polypropylene mesh during abdominal closure in consecutive patients having elective AAA repair. Report: At least 30 months after surgery, 28 patients underwent clinical and ultrasound examination of their surgical wound for incisional hernias. Only one patient had a hernia in the original surgical scar. No patients had late mesh-related wound problems. Discussion: Pre-peritoneal polypropylene mesh placement is a simple, safe and effective method to decrease the incidence of incisional hernia after AAA repair.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	412-413
Number of pages	2
Journal	European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Volume	33
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.11.015
Publication status	Published - Apr 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aneurysm
Aortic
Hernia
Mesh
Repair

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Late Results of Mesh Wound Closure after Elective Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair

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