A Retrospective Study Evaluating the Use of Permacol Surgical Implant in the Repair of Abdominal Wall Defects

To evaluate short, mid and long term clinical outcomes associated with the use of Permacol in the treatment of abdominal wall defects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Equal or over 18 years of age
• Had undergone surgical repair or reconstruction of abdominal wall defects, ventral hernias or incisional hernias using Permacol Surgical Implant.
• At least 12 months of follow-up post date of surgery (-30 days)
• Undergone open or laparoscopic repairs

Exclusion Criteria:

• Had undergone inguinal, parastomal, diaphragmatic or paraesophageal/hiatal hernia repair
• Any prior use of Permacol in abdominal wall repair