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Samson DJ, Gachabayov M, Latifi R. Biologic Mesh in Surgery: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis of Selected Outcomes in 51 Studies and 6079 Patients. World J Surg 2021; 45:3524-3540. [PMID: 33416939 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-020-05887-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In recent decades, biologic mesh (BM) has become an important adjunct to surgical practice. Recent evidence-based clinical applications of BM include but are not limited to: reconstruction of abdominal wall defects; breast reconstruction; face, head and neck surgery; periodontal surgery; other hernia repairs (diaphragmatic, hiatal/paraesophageal, inguinal and perineal); hand surgery; and shoulder arthroplasty. Prior systematic reviews of BM in complex abdominal wall hernia repair had several shortcomings that our comprehensive review seeks to address, including exclusion of laparoscopic repair, assessment of risk of bias, use of an acceptable meta-analytic method and review of risk factors identified in multivariable regression analyses. MATERIALS AND METHODS We sought articles of BM for open ventral hernia repair reporting on early complications, late complications or recurrences and included minimum of 50. We used the quality in prognostic studies risk of bias assessment tool. Random effects meta-analysis was applied. RESULTS This comprehensive review selected 62 articles from 51 studies that included 6,079 patients. Meta-analytic pooling found that early complications are present in about 50%, surgical site occurrences (SSOs) in 37%, surgical site infections (SSIs) in 18%, reoperation in 7%, readmission in 20% and mortality in 3%. Meta-analytic estimates of late outcomes included overall complications (42%), SSOs (40%) and SSIs (22%). Specific SSOs included seroma (14%), hematoma (4%), abscess (10%), necrosis (5%), dehiscence (8%) and fistula formation (5%). Reoperation occurred in about 17%, mesh explantation in 9% and recurrence in 36%. CONCLUSION Estimates of nearly all outcomes from individual studies were highly heterogeneous and sensitivity analyses and meta-regressions generally failed to explain this heterogeneity. Recurrence is the only outcome for which there are consistent findings for risk factors. Bridge placement of BM is associated with higher risk of recurrence. Prior hernia repair, history of reintervention and history of mesh removal were also risk factors for increased recurrence.
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- David J Samson
- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Taylor Pavilion, Suite D-353, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA. .,Department of Surgery, New York Medical College, School of Medicine, Valhalla, NY, 10595, USA.
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Russello D, Sofia M, Conti P, Latteri S, Pesce A, Scaravilli F, Vasta F, Trombatore G, Randazzo V, Schembari E, Barchitta M, Agodi A, La Greca G. A retrospective, Italian multicenter study of complex abdominal wall defect repair with a Permacol biological mesh. Sci Rep 2020; 10:3367. [PMID: 32099052 PMCID: PMC7042221 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60019-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Complex abdominal wall defects (CAWDs) can be difficult to repair and using a conventional synthetic mesh is often unsuitable. A biological mesh might offer a solution for CAWD repair, but the clinical outcomes are unclear. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of a cross-linked, acellular porcine dermal collagen matrix implant (Permacol) for CAWD repair in a cohort of 60 patients. Here, 58.3% patients presented with a grade 3 hernia (according to the Ventral Hernia Working Group grading system) and a contaminated surgical field. Permacol was implanted as a bridge in 46.7%, as an underlay (intraperitoneal position) in 38.3% and as a sublay (retromuscolar position) in 15% of patients. Fascia closure was achieved in 53.3% of patients. The surgical site occurrence rate was 35% and the defect size significantly influenced the probability of post-operative complications. The long-term (2 year) hernia recurrence rate was 36.2%. This study represents the first large multi-centre Italian case series on Permacol implants in patients with a CAWD. Our data suggest that Permacol is a feasible strategy to repair a CAWD, with acceptable early complications and long-term (2 year) recurrence rates.
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- Domenico Russello
- General Surgery, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- General Surgery, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy.
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- General Surgery, Civil Hospital, Lentini, Italy
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- General Surgery, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- General Surgery, "San Vincenzo" Hospital, Taormina, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- General Surgery, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
- Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Kaufmann R, Timmermans L, van Loon YT, Vroemen JPAM, Jeekel J, Lange JF. Repair of complex abdominal wall hernias with a cross-linked porcine acellular matrix: cross-sectional results of a Dutch cohort study. Int J Surg 2019; 65:120-127. [PMID: 30946996 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Revised: 02/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of synthetic mesh in potentially contaminated and contaminated incisional hernias may lead to a higher morbidity and mortality. Biological meshes may provide a solution, but since these meshes are rarely used, little is known about long-term results. The aim of this cohort study was to evaluate the long-term clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction following Permacol™ in complex abdominal wall hernia repair (CAWHR) patients in a cross-sectional fashion. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients were operated for CAWHR with Permacol™ in the Netherlands between 2009 and 2012. The design was a multicenter cross-sectional cohort study. The STROCSS statement was followed. Patients were interviewed, underwent abdominal examination, and completed quality-of-life questionnaires. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT02166112. Research Registry Identifier researchregistry4713. RESULTS Seventy-seven patients were seen in the outpatient clinic. Their hernias were classified as potentially contaminated in 25 patients (32.5%) and infected in 52 patients (67.5%). The mean follow-up was 22.2 ± 12.6 months. The most frequent postoperative complication was wound infection (n = 21; 27.3%), meshes had to be removed in five patients (6.5%). By the time of their visit to the outpatient clinic, 22 patients (28.6%) had a recurrence of whom ten (13%) had undergone reoperation. Thirty-nine patients (50.6%) had bulging of the abdominal wall. Quality-of-life questionnaires revealed that patients graded their health status with a mean 6.8 (± 1.8) out of 10 points. CONCLUSION Bulging and recurrence are frequently observed in patients treated with Permacol™ for CAWHR. Considering both recurrence and bulging as undesirable outcomes of treatment, a total of 46 patients (59.7%) had an unfavorable outcome. Infection rates were high, but comparable with similar patient cohorts. Quality-of-life questionnaires revealed that patients were satisfied with their general health, but scored significantly lower on most quality-of-life modalities of the Short Form-36 questionnaire.
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- Ruth Kaufmann
- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CN, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CN, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Henri Dunantstraat 5, 6419 PC, Heerlen, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Elisabeth TweeSteden Hospital, Dr. Deelenlaan 5, 5042 AD, Tilburg, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Molengracht 21, 4818 CK, Breda, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Neuroscience, Erasmus University Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CN, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus University Medical Center, Wytemaweg 80, 3015 CN, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Limura E, Giordano P. Biological Implant for Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: A Single Institution Experience and Review of Literature. World J Surg 2018; 41:2492-2501. [PMID: 28560512 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4066-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIM To present our single institution and surgeon's complex abdominal wall reconstructions (CAWR) experience with Permacol™ mesh through a non-randomized study. PATIENTS AND METHOD Data of 51 consecutive patients were prospectively collected between 2003 and 2015. Patients had a median of 3 comorbidities (range 0-10) and 68% were Center for Disease Control class II-IV. The mean previous repair was 1.3 (range, 0-12), and 25 (44%) had a mesh in situ. The median defect size was 625 cm2. RESULTS Among the 56 CAWR procedures, in 16 (29%) bowel resection/anastomosis was performed. The overall post-operative complication rate was 45%, and it was wound-related except from 1 patient dead for myocardial infarction. One was lost at follow-up. Five were re-operated for recurrence with a second Permacol mesh, leading to 14 (26%) overall recurrences at a mean follow-up of 44 months (range, 4-123). In 33 (59%) cases, fascial closure was achieved. The mesh placement was intraperitoneal in 89%, retro-muscular in 9% and supra-fascial in 1% of cases. A multivariate analysis showed that predictor risk for recurrence was more than 3 previous repairs, wound class III-IV, whereas age, type of comorbidities, defect size and fascial closure did not influence the recurrence. Median post-operative performance status was 0 (range; 0-3). A satisfaction questionnaire was obtained in 43 patients, and 86% of them were satisfied with the outcome. CONCLUSIONS Biological materials have the potential to reduce morbidity and improve outcome of definitive repair of CAWR.
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Trippoli S, Caccese E, Tulli G, Ipponi P, Marinai C, Messori A. Biological meshes for abdominal hernia: Lack of evidence-based recommendations for clinical use. Int J Surg 2018; 52:278-284. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.02.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Boules M, Strong AT, Corcelles R, Haskins IN, Ilie R, Wathen C, Froylich D, Sharma G, Rodriguez J, Rosenblatt S, El-Hayek K, Kroh M. Single-center ventral hernia repair with porcine dermis collagen implant. Surg Endosc 2017; 32:1820-1827. [PMID: 28932941 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-017-5866-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to evaluate the outcomes and utilization of porcine acellular dermal collagen implant (PADCI) during VHR at a large tertiary referral center. METHODS Records of 5485 patients who underwent VIHR from June 1995 to August 2014 were retrospectively reviewed to identify patients >18 years of age who had VIHR with PADCI reinforcement. Use of multiple mesh reinforcement products, inguinal hernias, and hiatal hernias were exclusion criteria. The primary outcome was hernia recurrence, and secondary outcomes were early complications and surgical site occurrences (SSOs). Uni- and multivariate analyses assessed risk factors for recurrence after PADCI reinforced VIHR. RESULTS There were 361 patients identified (54.5% female, mean age of 56.7 ± 12.5 years, and mean body mass index (BMI) of 33.0 ± 9.9 kg/m2). Hypertension (49.5%), diabetes (24.3%), and coronary artery disease (14.4%) were the most common comorbidities, as was active smoking (20.7%). Most were classified as American Association of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class 3 (61.7%). Hernias were distributed across all grades of the ventral hernia working group (VHWG) grading system: grade I 93 (25.7%), grade II 51 (14.1%), grade III 113 (31.3%), and grade IV 6 (1.6%). Most VIHR were performed from an open approach (96.1%), and were frequently combined with concomitant surgical procedures (47.9%). Early postoperative complications (first 30 days) were reported in 39.0%, with 71 being SSO. Of the 19.7% of patients with SSO, there were 31 who required procedural intervention. After a mean follow-up of 71.5 ± 20.5 months, hernia recurrence was documented in 34.9% of patients. Age and male gender were predictors of recurrence on multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this is the largest retrospective single institutional study evaluating PADCI to date. Hernias repaired with PADCI were frequently in patients undergoing concomitant operations. Reinforcement with PADCI may be considered a temporary closure, with a relatively high recurrence rate, especially among patients who are older, male, and undergo multiple explorations in a short perioperative period.
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- M Boules
- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA.,Fundació Clínic per la Recerca Biomèdica, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A100, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA. .,Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Holihan JL, Alawadi ZM, Harris JW, Harvin J, Shah SK, Goodenough CJ, Kao LS, Liang MK, Roth JS, Walker PA, Ko TC. Ventral hernia: Patient selection, treatment, and management. Curr Probl Surg 2016; 53:307-54. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpsurg.2016.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2016] [Accepted: 06/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Warwick AM, Smart NJ, Daniels IR. Retro-rectus repair of complex incisional hernia leads to low recurrence rate. ANZ J Surg 2016; 87:591-594. [PMID: 26749153 DOI: 10.1111/ans.13402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess the outcome of retro-rectus repair of complex abdominal wall repair (CAWR) in a single institution in relation to the use of biologic and synthetic mesh. METHOD A retrospective review was undertaken of complex abdominal wall repairs performed by a single surgical team, assessing the outcome of the retro-rectus repair and factors affecting the outcome. RESULTS Between 2007 and 2013, 57 (33 male) patients underwent CAWR retro-rectus repair. The material used was assessed as either synthetic or biologic (cross-linked porcine dermal collagen). The Ventral Hernia Working Group grades were similar between groups of patients having a repair with synthetic and biologic mesh. Median follow-up in the synthetic group was 18 months (1-80.5) and 18.4 months (0.5-70.7) in the biologic group. There was no statistical difference in seroma, wound infection or haematoma rates. No fistulae occurred in either group. Overall recurrence was 3.4% and there was no statistical difference between groups. CONCLUSION The retro-rectus repair technique is associated with a low rate of recurrence and is now the technique of choice. The choice of material, biologic or synthetic, in Ventral Hernia Working Group grades 1-3 remains controversial.
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- Andrea M Warwick
- Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK
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- Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK
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- Exeter Surgical Health Services Research Unit, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, UK
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Giordano P, Pullan RD, Ystgaard B, Gossetti F, Bradburn M, McKinley AJ, Smart NJ, Daniels IR. The use of an acellular porcine dermal collagen implant in the repair of complex abdominal wall defects: a European multicentre retrospective study. Tech Coloproctol 2015; 19:411-7. [PMID: 26081430 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-015-1307-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of biological materials for the repair of complex abdominal wall defects has increased over the years; however, the role of these materials in routine practice remains unclear. The aim of the study was to evaluate clinical outcomes following the use of Permacol™ porcine collagen surgical implant in complex abdominal wall repair. METHODS This subset analysis of seven European sites from a multicentre retrospective study included patients undergoing open or laparoscopic surgery and treated with Permacol™ surgical implant. Inguinal, parastomal, diaphragmatic, perineal, and hiatal repairs were excluded. Only patients with at least 12 months of follow-up after surgery were included. RESULTS A total of 109 patients (56 males and 53 females) were included. Patients had a median of two comorbidities (range 0-6). Thirty-three per cent of patients were treated for recurrent hernia. All but one case used an open approach. Sixty-six per cent were Center for Disease Control wound class II-IV at the time of surgery. Fascial closure was achieved in 69%. Median follow-up length was 720 days (range 368-2857). Recurrence rates at 1 and 2 years were 9.2 and 18.3 %, respectively, and were higher in cases without fascial closure. One-year recurrence was higher following use of an onlay technique (P = 0.025). In a multivariate analysis, among 16 comorbidities examined only fascial closure significantly impacted 1-year recurrence (P = 0.049). CONCLUSIONS Data from this large retrospective multicentre European study strongly suggest the use of Permacol™ porcine collagen surgical implant to be safe and effective for complex abdominal wall repair. The recurrence rate was impacted by fascial closure.
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- P Giordano
- Barts Health, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Rd., Leytonstone, London, E11 1NR, UK,
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Cheng AW, Abbas MA, Tejirian T. Outcome of Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair with Biologic Mesh: Permacol™ versus Strattice™. Am Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481408001019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The use of biologic mesh in abdominal wall operations has gained popularity despite a paucity of outcome data. Numerous biologic products are available with virtually no clinical comparison studies. A retrospective study was conducted to compare patients who underwent abdominal wall hernia repair with Permacol™ (crosslinked porcine dermis) and Strattice™ (noncrosslinked porcine dermis). Of 270 reviewed patients, 195 were implanted with Permacol™ and 75 with Strattice™. Ventral hernia repairs comprised the majority (85% for Permacol, 97% for Strattice™). Postoperative infection rate was lower in the Strattice™ group (5 vs 21%, P < 0.01). In the Permacol™ group only, the overall complication rates were significantly higher in patients with infected versus clean wounds (55 vs 35%, P < 0.05) and in obese patients (body mass index 40 kg/m2 or greater [57 vs 34%], P < 0.01). Short-term complication and recurrence rates were higher when mesh was used as a fascial bridge: 51 versus 28 per cent for Permacol™, 58 versus 20 per cent for Strattice™. The hernia recurrence was similar in both groups. In this review of patients undergoing abdominal hernia repair with biologic mesh, Strattice™ mesh was associated with a lower short-term complication rate compared with Permacol™, but the hernia recurrence rate was similar.
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- Amy W. Cheng
- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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- Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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