Long‐term patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) after primary ventral or small midline incisional hernia repair
Joanna M. Z. Mills,
Georgina M. Luscombe,
Thomas J. Hugh
Abstract:BackgroundVentral hernia repair is a common elective surgical procedure lacking strong evidence for specific operative approaches. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of primary suture repair or polypropylene sandwich mesh repair for ventral hernias. The main outcome measures were the rate of hernia recurrence, and evaluation of long‐term complications and patient‐reported outcomes.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study evaluated patient perceived recurrence and pain in patients who had undergone a prima… Show more
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