Short-term outcomes in mesh versus suture-only treatment of burst abdomen: a case-series from a university hospital

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Burst abdomen is a serious complication after midline laparotomy, with incidence rates reported between 0-14%.
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Incisional hernias can develop in up to 83% of patients post-burst abdomen, leading to chronic pain and reduced quality of life.
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Mesh augmentation may reduce the risk of incisional hernias but raises concerns about mesh-related complications.
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This study evaluates 90-day outcomes of burst abdomen treatment with or without prophylactic mesh in a university hospital.
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Primary outcomes include overall wound complications, while secondary outcomes focus on specific complications and length of hospital stay.

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by Thomas Korgaard Jensen, Madeline Kvist, Merete Berthu Damkjær, Jakob Burcharth
February 18, 2025

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