Alejandro González-Muñoz, Juan Carlos Vallejo-Soto, Juan Diego Barragán-Pinilla, Antonio Pesce, Camilo Ramírez-Giraldo
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Abstract
Background: Mesh salvage using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in cases of mesh infection following hernia repair has emerged as an alternative to early mesh removal. However, the factors related to the success or failure of mesh salvage with NPWT remain unclear.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 61 patients with mesh infections after hernia repair treated with NPWT between 2018 and 2024. We analyzed demographic, clinical, and surgical variables, as well as the bacterial spectrum and antimicrobial susceptibility. A binary logistic regression model was used to identify factors associated with NPWT failure, defined as the need for mesh removal.
Results: Mesh salvage was successful in 80.3% of cases. Active smoking was significantly associated with NPWT failure (OR = 7.82, CI 95% 1.05-64.8; p = 0.044). Other factors, such as age, body mass index, Charlson comorbidity index, mesh type, and mesh position, were not significantly related to failure. Most infections were caused by Staphylococcus aureus (24.6%) and Escherichia coli (22.9%).
Conclusions: NPWT is an effective method for salvaging infected meshes, with a high success rate. Active smoking was identified as a risk factor for NPWT failure, highlighting the need for early identification of patients who may benefit from alternative approaches. Further studies are required to develop predictive models for NPWT success in mesh salvage.
期刊介绍:
Hernia was founded in 1997 by Jean P. Chevrel with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias and the abdominal wall . Since that time, a true revolution in the field of hernia studies has transformed the field from a ”simple” disease to one that is very specialized. While the majority of surgeries for primary inguinal and abdominal wall hernia are performed in hospitals worldwide, complex situations such as multi recurrences, complications, abdominal wall reconstructions and others are being studied and treated in specialist centers. As a result, major institutions and societies are creating specific parameters and criteria to better address the complexities of hernia surgery.
Hernia is a journal written by surgeons who have made abdominal wall surgery their specific field of interest, but we will consider publishing content from any surgeon who wishes to improve the science of this field. The Journal aims to ensure that hernia surgery is safer and easier for surgeons as well as patients, and provides a forum to all surgeons in the exchange of new ideas, results, and important research that is the basis of professional activity.