Exploring the link between poor oral hygiene and mesh infection after hernia repair: a systematic review and proposed best practices - Takeaways - MDSpire

Exploring the link between poor oral hygiene and mesh infection after hernia repair: a systematic review and proposed best practices

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  • B. East

  • M. Podda

  • M. Beznosková-Seydlová

  • A. C. de Beaux

  • May 19, 2023

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    Poor oral hygiene may contribute to perioperative or postoperative bacteraemia, potentially leading to mesh infection after hernia repair.

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    The systematic review aimed to explore the relationship between oral health and mesh infection, but initial searches revealed no relevant studies.

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    The review included studies on patients undergoing surgeries with permanent synthetic implants, focusing on dental interventions before and after operations.

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    A total of 586 papers were identified, with 14 studies ultimately included in the analysis, reporting on 47,486 patients.

  • 5

    No studies specifically addressed the link between oral hygiene and hernia mesh infection, highlighting a gap in current research.

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Exploring the link between poor oral hygiene and mesh infection after hernia repair: a systematic review and proposed best practices

  • by B. East, M. Podda, M. Beznosková-Seydlová, A. C. de Beaux

  • May 19, 2023

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