Randomized, Controlled, Prospective Trial of the Use of a Mesh to Prevent Parastomal Hernia

Background:The prevalence of terminal parastomal hernia (PH) after colostomy placement may be as high as 50%. The effect of the PH may range from discomfort to life-threatening complications. Surgical procedures for repairing PH are difficult to perform and present a high-failure rate.Objective:To r