Prophylactic biosynthetic mesh placement during stoma reversal significantly reduces stoma site incisional hernia rates compared to primary stoma closure without mesh. Observation of 174 cases showed a 1.0% incidence in the treatment group versus 17.8% in the control group, with mesh proving to be a protective factor. Body mass index and chronic kidney disease were identified as independent predictors of hernia formation.
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