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

Table 3 Postoperative data: Primary and secondary study endpoints

Item	1 month	1 yr
Number of patients	28	28
Primary endpoint
Hernia recurrence	0 (0)	0 (0)
Secondary endpoints
Length of stay	2.1 d ± 1.2 d	NA
Return to work	8.3 d ± 3.0 d	NA
Readmission	3 (10.7)	0 (0)
Wound	0 (0)	0 (0)
Mesh infection	2 (7.1)	0 (0)
Gastrointestinal	2 (7.1)	0 (0)
Surgical site infection
Superficial	0 (0)	NA
Deep	0 (0)	NA
Seroma	0 (0)	0 (0)
Hematoma	0 (0)	NA
Wound dehiscence	0 (0)	NA
Fistula	2 (7.1)	0 (0)
Mechanical obstruction	0 (0)	0 (0)
Mesh infection	2 (7.1)	0 (0)
Mesh removal	1 (3.6)	0 (0)

NA: Not available.