Incisional hernia following ileostomy closure: who's at risk? The Gold Coast experience

Background Diverting ileostomy is utilized to protect high‐risk anastomoses, though it is not shown to reduce the leak rate it may reduce the severe consequences of an anastamotic leak. In recent years mesh development has advanced to allow placement of meshes into potentially contaminated fields, such as an ostomy closure site. Method A retrospective review of all ileostomy closure procedures in Gold Coast from 1st January 2011 until 31st...