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September 23, 2025HerniaOpen Access

Retrospective evaluation of a funnel-shaped mesh for the prevention of parastomal hernias in patients with permanent end colostomy

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FBFrancesco BrucchiMRMaria RennisPAPietro Achilli

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Overview

Retrospective cohort study shows reduced PSH incidence with funnel-shaped mesh in patients undergoing colostomy, highlighting potential benefits.

Key Points

  • The study found a significantly lower cumulative incidence of parastomal hernias in the mesh group over time.
  • Patients receiving funnel-shaped mesh had a lower PSH incidence of 21.6% compared to 39.5% in the no-mesh group.
  • The retrospective cohort study followed 75 patients who underwent elective laparoscopic permanent end colostomy between 2011 and 2019.
  • Prophylactic funnel-shaped mesh placement may reduce parastomal hernia risk, emphasizing a need for further prospective studies.

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Brucchi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d440a6713b0b5dfea7fd3ahttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-025-03481-x
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