Open repair of ventral incisional hernia with dual-sided complex patch

Objective To discuss the therapeutic effect of open ventral incisional hernia repair with dual-sided complex patch.Methods The clinical data of 6 patients who underwent open ventral incisional hernia repair in our hospital from January 2004 to September 2008 were retrospectively analyzed.Results Bard Composix Mesh or Bard Composix Kugel Patch was used to intraperitoneal repair of ventral incisional hernia.No patient suffered from hernia recurrence during the follow-up from 6 to 48 months.All patients were cured.No complication such as wound infection,seroma formation,bowel obstruction,sinus formation,intestinal fistula occurred.Conclusions Using dual-sided complex patch to intraperitoneal repair of ventral incisional hernia is safe,effective and reliable.