Long-Term Recurrence and the Safety of Mesh Use After Emergency Ventral Hernia Repair

How is mesh use associated with the long-term reoperation rate for recurrence after emergency open ventral hernia repair?In this cross-sectional study of 122 651 adults, the 10-year reoperation rate for recurrence after emergency ventral hernia repair was 16.3%. Among emergent open repairs, those repaired with mesh had significantly lower 10-year recurrence rates than those repaired without mesh (13.0% vs 18.9%).The findings of this study suggest that mesh use was associated with lower long-term reoperation for recurrence after emergent open ventral hernia repair, which may improve long-term outcomes in this setting.

Corresponding Author: Erin E. Isenberg, MD, MS, National Clinician Scholars Program, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Rd, NCRC-016-100N-29, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (isenbere@med.umich.edu).

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