Mesh removal for infected hernia repair
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at patients who had an infection after hernia repair surgery with mesh and needed surgery to remove the mesh. It aims to understand the outcomes of removing the infected mesh.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had hernia repair surgery with mesh.
- The mesh became infected after surgery.
- You had surgery to remove the infected mesh.
- Your medical records include details about the surgery, infection, and follow-up visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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