Protocol for an independent patient data meta-analysis of prophylactic mesh placement for incisional hernia prevention after abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: a collaborative European Hernia Society project (I-PREVENT-AAA)

Protocol for an independent patient data meta-analysis of prophylactic mesh placement for incisional hernia prevention after abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery: a collaborative European Hernia Society project (I-PREVENT-AAA)

Introduction Incisional hernia (IH) is a prevalent and potentially dangerous complication of abdominal surgery, especially in high-risk groups. Mesh reinforcement of the abdominal wall has been studied as a potential intervention to prevent IHs. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated...

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Main Authors: Tilo Kölbel, Pieter J Tanis, Antonia Zapf, Olivier Detry, Jonothan J Earnshaw, Filip Muysoms, Wolfgang Reinpold, Rudolf van den Berg, Floris P J den Hartog, Christina Bali, Miltiadis Matsagkas, Paul M Bevis, Eike S Debus, Susanne Honig, Frederik Berrevoet, Cesare Stabilini, Holger Diener, Eric Bibiza‑Freiwald, Vaia K Georvasili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-04-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/4/e081046.full

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