Abstract Background Parastomal hernias (PHs) are frequent complications of enterostomies.
We aimed to evaluate our outcomes of open PH repair with retromuscular mesh
reinforcement. Methods From 2006 to 2013, 48 parastomal hernias were repaired in 46
consecutive patients undergoing open retromuscular repair. Surgical technique included
stoma relocation, retromuscular dissection, posterior component separation, and
retromuscular mesh placement. All stomas were prophylactically reinforced with cruciate …