Mesh may cut hernia risk after stoma reversal, small trial suggests
NCT ID NCT06157645
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether placing a mesh (a supportive screen) during stoma reversal surgery could prevent hernias better than standard closure. 62 patients who had a temporary stoma took part. The researchers measured hernia rates, infections, pain, and hospital stay length.
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Locations
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Assiut university hospitals
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Prolene mesh
What this could lead to
If successful, using a mesh during stoma closure could lower the chance of developing a hernia at the surgical site.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 62 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and mesh could increase infection risk.
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.