This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS
Use of prophylactic mesh when creating a colostomy does not prevent parastomal hernia. A randomized controlled trial—STOMAMESH. Ann Surgery 2019; 269: 427-431.
Published: 21st June 2019
Authors: Odensten C, Strigård K, Rutegård J, Dahlberg M, Ståhle U, Gunnarsson U et al.
Conclusion
Some 211 patients were assessed after one year (198 had a CT). Routine mesh placement did not reduce the risk of parastomal hernia diagnosed clinically (P=0.086) or radiologically (P=0.748).
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