Mesh infection, although infrequent, is a devastating complication of mesh hernioplasties.
The aim of this study was to systematically review and synthesize the available evidence on …

Abstract Background Surgical Mesh Infection (SMI) after Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
(AWHR) represents a catastrophic complication. We performed a systematic review and …

Aim The aim of this paper was to provide a narrative review of surgical site infection after
hernia surgery and the influence of perioperative preventative interventions. Methods The …

Clinicians have been challenged in the past few years by an increasing variety of novel non-
infectious and infectious complications following the widespread use of meshes after open …

Background: Mesh hernia repair is widely accepted because of the associated reduction in
hernia recurrence compared with suture-based repair. Despite initiatives to reduce risk …

Purpose Mesh infection following incisional hernia repair has been reported at around 6–
10%. The aim of this study is to assess the outcome of patients following treatment for …

Background Mesh graft infection after prosthetic hernia repair is a challenging complication
usually treated by mesh removal. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors associated …

Background Mesh infection after abdominal hernia repair is a devastating complication that
affects general and plastic surgeons alike. The purpose of this study was 3-fold:(1) to …

Background Efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI)
after open tension-free hernia repair remains controversial. In light of additional data, the …

Introduction Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair (LVHR) with intraperitoneal mesh placement
is well established; however, the fate of patients requiring future abdominal operations is not …