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Mesh Infection After Hernioplasty: Complete vs Partial Removal - Retrospective Study on Outcomes and Pathogen Analysis

NCT07491250 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-03-24

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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.

Conditions

  • Inguinal Hernia Repair
  • Mesh Infection

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Complete mesh removal

Total explantation of the entire prosthetic mesh, including all visible portions and fixation sutures, regardless of the extent of infection.

PROCEDURE

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fudan University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-03-18
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-07-31

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