Reinforced tissue matrix to strengthen the abdominal wall following reversal of temporary ostomies or to treat incisional hernias

Table 1 Preoperative data: Patient demographics and hernia type, n (%)

Number of patients	n = 28
Sex
Male	16 (57.1)
Female	12 (42.9)
Age, yr	58.5 ± 16.3
BMI, kg/m2	26.2 ± 4.1
Patient type
Stoma-site reinforcement	21 (75.0)
Incisional	4 (14.3)
Stoma-site/incisional	3 (10.7)
CDC wound class
Class I: Clean	3 (10.7)
Class II: Clean/contaminated	2 (7.1)
Class III: Contaminated	23 (82.1)
Recurrent	5 (17.9)
Prior hernia repairs	5 (17.9)
Prior wound infection	6 (21.4)
Transplant patient	0 (0)
Stoma present	22 (78.6)
Cancer	17 (60.7)
Immunosuppression/steroid use	19 (67.9)
Hypoalbuminemia (albumin < 3.7 g/dL)	12 (42.9)
Diabetes	10 (35.7)
COPD/chronic cough	8 (28.6)
Smoking	8 (28.6)
MRSA	0 (0)

BMI: Body mass index; COPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; MRSA: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.