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Table 3 Other hernia-related adverse events

From: Single-stage repair of contaminated hernias using a novel antibiotic-impregnated biologic porcine submucosa tissue matrix

Adverse Event

Total, % (n/N)

Abscess

17% (4/24)

Abdominal pain (transient)

21% (5/24)

Bowel obstruction

4% (1/24)

Fistula

8% (2/24)

Hematoma

4% (1/24)

Hernia recurrence

25% (6/24)

Ileus

17% (4/24)

Incisional pain

4% (1/24)

Nephrotoxicity

4% (1/24)

Seroma

33% (8/24)

Wound dehiscence

8% (2/24)