[Surgical mesh implantation in incisional hernia. A historical follow up study].
OBJECTIVE
To describe risk factors, recurrence rates, morbidity and satisfaction in patients operated for incisional hernia with implantation of a surgical mesh.


METHODS
The records of 60 patients undergoing an incisional hernia repair using a surgical mesh in the period 1.1.1993-30.6.1998 were reviewed, and 49 living patients were examined.


RESULTS
During a mean follow-up of 27 months, patients with preoperative risk factors had more complications and recurrences. Overall recurrence rate was 14%. Ninety-six percent were satisfied with the operation and 90% wanted the same operation in case of recurrence.


CONCLUSIONS
Operation for incisional hernia using implantation of a surgical mesh is a safe and well tolerated procedure, care must be taken in patients with risk factors.
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Aalborg Sygehus Syd, kirurgisk gastroenterologisk afdeling A.
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D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D013526:Surgical Mesh