Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
A retrospective study demonstrates reduced symptomatic internal hernia in patients after mesenteric defect closure, suggesting routine practice for safety.
Closure of the mesenteric defect is associated with a reduced incidence of symptomatic internal hernia and can be performed safely after MIS for SFC. Considering the potential severity of internal hernia, routine closure of mesenteric defects is recommended whenever feasible, particularly in patients with significant comorbidities.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kojima et al. (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: