This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Prophylactic mesh placement during formation of an end-colostomy reduces the rate of parastomal hernia: short-term results of the Dutch PREVENT-trial. Ann Surg 2017: 265: 663-669.
Published: 17th May 2017
Authors: Brandsma H, Hansson B, Aufenacker TJ, van Geldere D, Lammeren FM, Mahabier C et al.
Conclusion
Placement of lightweight polypropylene mesh reduced the risk of parastomal hernia at one year from 24.2 to 4.5 per cent (P=0.001) in this study that included 150 procedures, without significantly increasing the risk of complications.
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