Prophylactic Mesh Application during Colostomy to Prevent Parastomal Hernia: A Meta-Analysis

Background. Parastomal hernia is a common complication after stoma formation, especially in permanent colostomy. The present meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic mesh application during permanent colostomy for preventing parastomal hernia. Methods. Randomized controlled...

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Main Authors: JunJia Zhu, YuWei Pu, XiaoDong Yang, DeBao Zhang, Kui Zhao, Wei Peng, ChunGen Xing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1694265
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