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A recent study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation examined the use of n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NB2C) adhesive as a safe and effective alternative to absorbable tacks for nonpenetrating mesh and peritoneal fixation during laparoscopic groin hernia repair. The study involved 284 patients who were randomized to receive either NB2C adhesive or absorbable tacks. The results showed that NB2C adhesive was not inferior to absorbable tacks in terms of pain improvement at 6 months, recurrence rates, successful use of the device, quality of life, and adverse events. The researchers concluded that NB2C adhesive is a safe and effective option for mesh fixation and peritoneal closure during laparoscopic groin hernia repair. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina investigated the impact of dual antibiotic irrigation on surgical site infection (SSI) after ventral hernia repair. The study involved a randomized control trial of open retromuscular ventral hernia repair with mesh. The results showed that dual antibiotic irrigation did not reduce the risk of SSI during the procedure. This research provides valuable insights into the clinical and financial impact of SSI after ventral hernia repair. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Ohio State University examined the quality of life among older patients after elective ventral hernia repair. The researchers categorized patients based on their frailty levels and assessed their quality of life preoperatively and at various postoperative time points. The study found that severely frail patients had lower quality of life scores at baseline but reported higher quality of life at 30 days and 6 months postoperatively. Additionally, severely frail patients had higher rates of surgical site complications but no difference in 30-day readmissions. The results suggest that frail patients can experience similar surgical outcomes and gain equal benefits as their non-frail counterparts. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Ohio State University examined the impact of kinesiophobia, or fear of movement, on individuals with ventral hernias. The study found that patients with moderate to high levels of kinesiophobia experienced worse mobility, abdominal core function, and quality of life compared to those with minimal or low levels of kinesiophobia. The findings suggest that kinesiophobia may be an important factor to consider in the rehabilitation of patients undergoing ventral hernia repair. Further research is needed to explore the influence of kinesiophobia on post-operative outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University examined the relationship between insurance type and the use of myofascial release in large ventral hernia repair. The study found that patients with unfavorable insurance, such as Medicaid or self-pay, were more likely to undergo abdominal wall reconstruction with external oblique or transversus abdominis release compared to patients with favorable insurance. The researchers concluded that further investigation is needed to understand the reasons behind this difference and to evaluate the financial implications. This study provides valuable insights into the disparities in healthcare access and treatment options based on insurance type. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Ohio State University compared the effectiveness of non-opioid analgesia to opioid-based regimens for postoperative pain management in ventral hernia repair (VHR) patients. The study found that non-opioid postoperative regimens were just as effective as opioids in managing pain levels and had similar outcomes in terms of quality of life and clinical short-term outcomes. The researchers concluded that efforts should be made to reduce opioid use in this population. This research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals and patients. [Extracted from the article]

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