Can surgeons accurately identify mesh type when interpreting computed tomography scans after ventral hernia repair?
Nir MesserM S MellandB T MillerD M KrpataL R A BeffaT ChaoC C PetroS M MaskalR C EllisM J RosenA S PrabhuPublished in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2024)
Surgeons' ability to accurately identify the type of previous mesh using CT scans is poor. This study underscores the importance of documenting the type of mesh used in the operative report and the need for standardized operative notes to improve the accuracy and consistency of documentation.