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
Suture versus mesh repair in primary and incisional ventral hernias: a systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Surg 2016; 40: 826-835.
Published: 25th August 2016
Authors: Mathes T, Walgenbach M, Siegel R
Conclusion
There were ten trials consisting of 1215 patients. The use of mesh reduced the rate of hernia recurrence: relative risk 0.36, 95 per cent confidence interval 0.27 to 0.49.
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