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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

Methods of colostomy construction: no effect on parastomal hernia rate. Results from Stoma-const—a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2021; 273: 640-647.

Published: 1st July 2021

Authors: Marinez C, Bock D, Erestam S, Engström A, Kälebo P, Nielsen Y et al.

Conclusion

Three different methods were investigated in this study that included 209 procedures: cruciate incision, circular incision, and prophylactic mesh. There was no significant difference in the rate of subsequent parastomal hernia within twelve months.

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