Prevention of incisional hernia after midline laparotomy with prophylactic mesh reinforcement: a meta‐analysis and trial sequential analysis
Background Incisional hernia is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of prophylactic mesh reinforcement (PMR) after midline laparotomy in reducing the incidence of incisional hernia. Methods A meta‐analysis was conducted following PRISMA g...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2020-06-01
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| Series: | BJS Open |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs5.50261 |