PREVENTion of a parastomal hernia with a prosthetic mesh in patients undergoing permanent end-colostomy; the PREVENT-trial: study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parastomal hernia is a common complication of a colostomy. Ultimately, one-third of patients with a parastomal hernia will need surgical correction due to frequent leakage or life-threatening bowel obstruction or strangulation. Howev...

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Main Authors: Brandsma Henk-Thijs, Hansson Birgitta ME, Haan Hilde V-Haaren-de, Aufenacker Theo J, Rosman Camiel, Bleichrodt Rob P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/13/1/226