Enterocutaneous Fistula and Ventral Hernia after Absorbable Mesh Prosthesis Closure for Trauma: The Plain Truth

Abstract

Although the severity of abdominal injury is the most important factor for fistula formation, the most important factor for ventral hernia development is the duration of AMPC. Daily interventions, such as mesh tightening, may be necessary to limit ventral hernia in these high-risk patients.