Using mesh to prevent hernias after aortic aneurysm surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the effectiveness of prophylactic mesh reinforcement during abdominal wall closure in preventing incisional hernias in patients who have undergone open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Researchers will compare outcomes of patients who received mesh reinforcement with existing literature on non-mesh cases to assess differences in hernia incidence and postoperative complications. Participants will undergo clinical follow-ups and abdominal ultrasounds, as well as complete quality-of-life questionnaires to gather comprehensive data on their recovery and health status.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 postoperative follow-up data
* Attendance at a clinical follow-up examination at least one year after the procedure
* General informed consent signed for the use of medical data for research purposes

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with incomplete or missing medical records, including preoperative, intraoperative, or follow-up data
* Patients who required a re-laparotomy involving incision or suture of the prophylactic mesh and subsequently developed an incisional hernia.
* Patients who did not attend the required clinical follow-up examination at least one year postoperatively.

Where it's running

• HFR Hopitaux Fribourgeois
  Villars-sur-Glâne, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Raffaella Sguinzi, PhD
• Email: RaffaellaMaria.Sguinzi@h-fr.ch
• Phone: 0041263062584

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.