Prophylactic Funnel Mesh to Prevent Parastomal Hernia in Permanent End Colostomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Walter Brunner0 sites76 target enrollmentJanuary 1, 2013

ConditionsHernia Colostomy Stoma

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Hernia
Sponsor: Walter Brunner
Enrollment: 76
Primary Endpoint: Occurrence of parastomal hernia
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 5 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This retrospective study asses if a prophylactic, funnel-shaped, intraperitoneal mesh prevents parastomal hernia in patients undergoing abdominoperineal rectum resection with permanent end colostomy.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 1, 2013

End Date

February 28, 2021

Last Updated

5 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Walter Brunner

Responsible Party

Sponsor Investigator

Principal Investigator

Walter Brunner

Leitender Arzt kolorektale Chirurgie

Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•elecitve abdominoperineal resection

Exclusion Criteria

•rejection of a retrospective data Analysis
•age under 18 years
•meshes other than the funnel-shaped mesh

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Occurrence of parastomal hernia

Time Frame: initial operation until an avarage of 3 years

clinical or radiological diagnosed parastomal hernia

Secondary Outcomes

Reoperations due to parastomal hernia(initial operation until an avarage of 3 years)
Mesh-associated complications(initial operation until an avarage of 3 years)