Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
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To determine the complication and infection risks following extra-peritoneal onlay mesh placement in parastomal hernia repair. ⋯ Parastomal hernia repair using a prosthetic mesh is a safe and effective method, with the lowest recurrence rates and acceptably low infection rates. Prosthetic materials should not be used in cases of fecal contamination.