According to the literature source of study performed between may 1, 2012 and may 31, 2019, outcomes of patients who underwent two types of incisional hernia repairs were compared.One technique was the sandwich biologic mesh underlay/synthetic mesh overlay (buso) repair technique; the second technique was separation of components with retrorectus mesh (socrm).There were 28 patients in each group and complications included: superficial skin necrosis, superficial wound infection, hernia recurrence and seroma.Re-operation was required for hernia recurrence.Superficial surgical site infection and necrosis required antibiotics, bedside debridement or drainage of the infection.Seroma was treated with aspiration.Three patients required either ¿home health¿ assistance or placement at a skilled nursing.
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