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Mesh Infection After Hernioplasty: Complete vs Partial Removal - Retrospective Study on Outcomes and Pathogen Analysis
Sponsor: Fudan University
Summary
Background: Mesh infection after tension-free inguinal hernia repair (IHR) is rare and challenging. When conservative treatment fails, surgery is often required. This study compared clinical outcomes of complete versus partial mesh removal in affected patients. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients who underwent surgery for mesh infection after IHR in our hospital between January 2016 and December 2025. Baseline data, perioperative indicators, postoperative complications, and microbiological results were compared between the complete and partial removal groups.
Official title: A Retrospective Study: Complete vs Partial Mesh Removal for Mesh Infection After Hernioplasty - Clinical Outcomes and Pathogen Analysis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-03-18
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2026-03-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Complete mesh removal
Total explantation of the entire prosthetic mesh, including all visible portions and fixation sutures, regardless of the extent of infection.
Partial mesh removal
Excision of only the infected or non-incorporated portion of the mesh, with preservation of the well-incorporated, uninfected segment left in situ.