Extended Clinical, Radiological, and Histological Evaluation Following Complex Ventral Incisional Hernia Repair with Urinary Bladder Matrix Graft Support: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

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Over 300,000 ventral hernia repairs are performed annually in the U.S., with recurrence rates exceeding 60% for unreinforced repairs.
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Biologically derived grafts, such as urinary bladder matrix (UBM), are less likely to cause chronic inflammation and are more resistant to infection than synthetic meshes.
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This study evaluates long-term outcomes of complex ventral incisional hernia repairs using UBM, focusing on complications, recurrence, and patient-reported symptoms.
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A total of 45 patients completed the Carolina Comfort Scale, and 28 patients underwent imaging to assess the radiographic appearance of the repaired fascia.
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The study includes cases of patients requiring unrelated abdominal explorations post-repair, providing insights into the long-term durability of UBM grafts.

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