Pyoderma gangrenosum after ventral hernia repair: a pitfall and how to avoid it

Background In case of large ventral hernias, the avoidance of a mesh infection caused by a surgical site infection (SSI) is crucial, as surgical options are limited. Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare condition that mimics SSI, and is therefore often identified with significant delay. Mechanical alteration is known to maintain the progress of PG, outlining the importance of early discrimination against SSI.