Medical Xpress
Which mesh is best? New research model projects outcomes for abdominal ventral hernia repair patients
Repair of ventral hernias—hernias of the abdominal wall—is among the most commonly performed operations, but not all meshes used in these procedures are created equal, with varying outcomes and costs for each option, according to researchers from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Bariatric surgery linked to improved IBD outcomes in patients with obesity
For patients with inflammatory bowel disease and obesity, bariatric surgery is associated with improved inflammatory bowel disease-related outcomes, according to a study published online July 22 in BJS Open.
