Prophylactic Mesh Reinforcement After Open Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Recruiting
Observational Study
Incisional Hernia
Aortic Aneurysm
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Hôpital Fribourgeois · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this retrospective observational study is to evaluate whether prophylactic mesh reinforcement during abdominal wall closure can prevent incisional hernias (IH) in patients undergoing open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does mesh reinforcement reduce the incidence of incisional hernias?
* What is the frequency of associated postopera…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (≥18 years old) who underwent open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair with prophylactic retromuscular mesh reinforcement between January 2019 and January 2024
* Availability of complete medical records, including preoperative history, surgical details, and p…
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