Synchronous Hartmann reversal and incisional hernia repair is associated with higher complication rate compared to a staged procedure

Abstract Post operative ventral hernias are common following Hartmann's procedure. There is a debate whether hernia repair is safe when performed concomitantly with colostomy closure. In this study we aimed to evaluate the outcomes of synchronous Hartmann reversal (HR) with a hernia repair, com...

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Main Authors: Y. Rudnicki, N. Horesh, Y. Lessing, V. Tverskov, A. Wachtel, M. Slavin, H. Tulchinsky, N. Wasserberg, E. Mavor, O. Zmora, S. Avital
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81064-3