Mesh fails to prevent hernias in aortic repair patients
NCT ID NCT07416422
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether placing a mesh during abdominal aortic aneurysm repair could prevent incisional hernias later. Fifty patients were split into two groups: one got mesh reinforcement, the other standard closure. After follow-up, the mesh did not show a clear benefit in preventing hernias.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- prophylactic onlay mesh
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could reduce incisional hernias after open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- What could go wrong
- The study was small (50 patients) and completed without showing a clear benefit. Results may not apply to all patients or surgical techniques.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Ramón y Cajal
Madrid, 28034, Spain
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