This retrospective study asses if a prophylactic, funnel-shaped, intraperitoneal mesh prevents parastomal hernia in patients undergoing abdominoperineal rectum resection with permanent end colostomy.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
76
Implantation of a prophylactic, 3D funnel-shaped, intraperitoneal, non-absorbable and synthetic mesh (Dyna Mesh IPST 2x15x15 cm™ and 3x16x16 cm™, FEG Textiltechnik, Aachen, Germany,)
Occurrence of parastomal hernia
clinical or radiological diagnosed parastomal hernia
Time frame: initial operation until an avarage of 3 years
Reoperations due to parastomal hernia
Reoperation due to problems caused by parastomal hernia
Time frame: initial operation until an avarage of 3 years
Mesh-associated complications
any complications due to the mesh
Time frame: initial operation until an avarage of 3 years
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