Research Article

Use and Indications of Human Acellular Dermis in Ventral Hernia Repair at a Community Hospital

Table 3

Type and percentage of morbidity following hernia repair.

MorbidityPercentage

None 52%
Ileus 20%
Urinary retention 2%
Anemia 3%
Atelectasis 3%
Respiratory failure/insufficiency 7%
Renal failure/insufficiency 2%
Atrial fibrillation 2%
Altered mental status/confusion 2%
Wound infection 11%
Infection requiring mesh removal 3%