Prevention of Fascial Dehiscence with Onlay Prophylactic Mesh in Emergency Laparotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

• Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons Vol. 230; no. 1; pp. 76 - 87
• Main Authors: Lima, Helber V.G., Rasslan, Roberto, Novo, Fernando C.F., Lima, Tibério M.A., Damous, Sérgio H.B., Bernini, Celso O., Montero, Edna F.S., Utiyama, Edivaldo M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.01.2020
• Subjects: SSOPI; LOS; SG; WL; SSI; SL; PMG; FD; SSO

Fascial dehiscence (FD) occurs in up to 14.9% of high-risk patients undergoing emergency laparotomy. Although prophylactic mesh can prevent FD, its use in emergency operations remains controversial. A prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted at the Hospital das Clínicas from Faculdade de...