Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance
- Guidance:
- Reinforcement of a permanent stoma with a synthetic or biological mesh to prevent a parastomal hernia
- Date issued:
Research recommendations coming out of this guidance
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The evidence on the safety of reinforcement of a permanent stoma with a synthetic or biological mesh to prevent a parastomal hernia shows there are serious but well-recognised complications. The evidence on efficacy is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should not be used unless special arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent, and audit or research.