Prosthetic Reinforcement in Hiatal Hernia Repair, Does Mesh Material Matter? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Emanuele Rausa, Roberto Manfredi, Michael E. Kelly, Federica Bianco, Alberto Aiolfi, Gianluca Bonitta, Marco Antonio Zappa, A. Lucianetti
Abstract
This network meta-analysis showed that prosthetic reinforcement significantly reduced HH recurrence when compared with cruroplasty alone. However, there is not enough evidence to compare different mesh compositions.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMeta-analysisHiatal herniaSurgeryComplicationHerniaRelative riskSurgical meshReinforcementInternal medicineConfidence intervalDiseaseRefluxSocial psychologyPsychologyGastroesophageal reflux and treatmentsDysphagia Assessment and ManagementEsophageal and GI Pathology