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 reinforcement versus sutured closure to prevent incisional hernias after open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair via midline laparotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2018; 56: 120-128.
Published: 15th October 2018
Authors: Indrakusuma R, Jalalzadeh H, ven der Meij JE, Balm R, Koelemay MJW
Conclusion
There were four RCTs including a total of 388 procedures. Prophylactic mesh placement reduced the risk of incisional hernia (relative risk 0.27, 95 per cent confidence interval 0.11 to 0.66) but not reoperation (0.23, 0.11 to 1.05).
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