Table 2 Self-reported use of mesh to repair an incisional hernia with a 10 × 6 cm midline fascial defect by Canadian general surgeons
Use mesh for repair | |
Yes | 98% |
No | 2% |
Location of the mesh | |
Sublay (intraperitoneal) | 46% |
Inlay (retrorectus & preperitoneal) | 48% |
Onlay (above the fascia) | 6% |
Type of mesh | |
Permanent | 95% |
Synthetic absorbable | 2.5% |
Biologic | 2.5% |
Type of permanent mesh | |
Light weight | 47% |
Medium weight | 38% |
Heavy weight | 2% |
I don’t know | 13% |