CLEVELAND—Choosing whether to use mesh for incisional hernia prevention is a decision that should consider several relevant factors, not the least of which is the goal of the surgery itself. In a presentation at the 2024 annual meeting of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Jenny M. Shao, MD, discussed strategies to prevent the adverse event, including the clinical situations in which mesh use is justified.
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