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

100 participantsStarted 2026-03-18

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients who underwent tension-free inguinal hernioplasty with mesh placement.
✓. Patients diagnosed with mesh infection requiring surgical re-intervention.
✓. Patients who underwent complete or partial mesh removal surgery.
✓. Availability of complete medical records and follow-up data.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Patients with mesh infection managed conservatively (without surgical removal).
✕. Patients with missing critical data (e.g., intraoperative findings, pathogen results, or follow-up).
✕. Patients with concomitant procedures that could confound outcomes (e.g., simultaneous other hernia repair).
✕. Patients lost to follow-up immediately after discharge (no postoperative assessment).

What they're measuring

Hernia Recurrence Rate

Timeframe: From date of surgery to December 2025

Infection Recurrence Rate

Timeframe: From date of surgery to December 2025

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07491250

SponsorFudan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-31

Contact for this trial

Xiaoyu Peng, MD

+8619121706827 23211280025@m.fudan.edu.cn

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