Operative outcome of hernia repair with synthetic mesh in immunocompromised patients

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Authors

Lucas D. Lee · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Andrea Stroux · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Daniela Nickisch · Kaufmännische Krankenkasse

Lea Wröbel · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Katja Aschenbrenner · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Benjamin Weixler · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Martin E. Kreis

Abstract

Immunosuppression does not increase the rate of wound infections after elective hernia repair with synthetic mesh. However, immunosuppression and mesh infection are risk factors for hernia recurrence.

Topics & Keywords

Hernia repair and management Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries Stoma care and complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: ANZ Journal of Surgery

Volume 90, Issue 11, pp. 2248-2253

DOI: 10.1111/ans.16212

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