Conflict resolution of the beams: CT vs. MRI in recurrent hernia detection: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mesh visualization and other outcomes

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Abdominal hernia procedures have high recurrence rates, reaching up to 40% within five years despite the use of prosthetic mesh implants.
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CT is preferred for acute complications in hernia cases, while MRI is more suitable for chronic complications and offers better soft tissue detail.
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CT imaging provides high-resolution images and rapid scanning but has limitations in detecting soft tissue details and is affected by postoperative changes.
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MRI avoids radiation exposure, making it safer for long-term follow-up, but is limited by higher costs, longer scanning times, and accessibility issues.
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This meta-analysis aims to compare CT and MRI for mesh visualization and complications in recurrent hernias, addressing a gap in existing literature.

Hernia

by Ahmed Abdelsamad, Ibrahim Khalil, Mohammed Khaled Mohammed, Aya sayed ahmed said Serour, Zeyad M. Wesh, Omar Zaree, Mohamed Abdelmohsen Bedewi, Zainab Hussein, Torsten Herzog, Khaled Ashraf Mohamed, Florian Gebauer
March 28, 2025

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