BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia repair (IHR) with mesh has been associated with decreased hernia recurrence. We analyzed variation in mesh use for IHR. METHODS: A cohort undergoing IHR from 16 Veterans' Administration (VA) Hospitals was identified. Patient-specific variables were obtained from National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) data. Operative variables were obtained from physician-abstracted operative notes. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to model mesh implantation predictors. RESULTS: A total of 1,123 IHR cases were analyzed; Mesh was implanted in 69.6% (n = 781). Regression models demonstrated repair at a high performing facility was associated with a nearly 4-fold increase in mesh utilization. Other significant predictors include repair of recurrent hernia, chronic steroid use, and multiple fascial defects. CONCLUSIONS: There is variation in the rate of mesh placement for IHR by VA facility, even after accounting for key explanatory variables. Patterns of mesh placement in IHR appear to be based on practice style.
BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia repair (IHR) with mesh has been associated with decreased hernia recurrence. We analyzed variation in mesh use for IHR. METHODS: A cohort undergoing IHR from 16 Veterans' Administration (VA) Hospitals was identified. Patient-specific variables were obtained from National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) data. Operative variables were obtained from physician-abstracted operative notes. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to model mesh implantation predictors. RESULTS: A total of 1,123 IHR cases were analyzed; Mesh was implanted in 69.6% (n = 781). Regression models demonstrated repair at a high performing facility was associated with a nearly 4-fold increase in mesh utilization. Other significant predictors include repair of recurrent hernia, chronic steroid use, and multiple fascial defects. CONCLUSIONS: There is variation in the rate of mesh placement for IHR by VA facility, even after accounting for key explanatory variables. Patterns of mesh placement in IHR appear to be based on practice style.
Authors: Adam S Levy; Jaime L Bernstein; Ishani D Premaratne; Christine H Rohde; David M Otterburn; Kerry A Morrison; Michael Lieberman; Alfons Pomp; Jason A Spector Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2020-05-08 Impact factor: 4.584
Authors: Deepa V Cherla; Julie L Holihan; Juan R Flores-Gonzalez; Debbie F Lew; Richard J Escamilla; Tien C Ko; Lillian S Kao; Mike K Liang Journal: Surg Infect (Larchmt) Date: 2017-08-23 Impact factor: 2.150
Authors: Quintin P Solano; Jyothi R Thumma; Cody Mullens; Ryan Howard; Anne Ehlers; Lia Delaney; Brian Fry; Mary Shen; Michael Englesbe; Justin Dimick; Dana Telem Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2022-08-12 Impact factor: 3.453