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. 2019 Jun 27;33(10):3069–3139. doi: 10.1007/s00464-019-06907-7
Level 1A The rate of mesh infection after laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair is low (1-2%) (stronger evidence)
Level 1A If bridging is required, the use of a biologic mesh for replacement results in a very high recurrence rate (new statement)
Level 4 When conservative treatment of a mesh infection after laparoscopic ventral and incisional hernia repair fails, either a synthetic or biologic mesh seems to work as a replacement when facial closure can be achieved (new statement)