Conclusions  Creating a stoma in routine open surgery a prophylactic mesh can be placed in most patients. A mesh does not increase the rate of complications and can be used in severely contaminated wounds. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00268-010-0492-6Authors Arthur Jänes, Sundsvalls sjukhus Department of Surgery 851 86 Sundsvall SwedenYucel Cengiz, Sundsvalls sjukhus Department of Surgery 851 86 Sundsvall SwedenLeif A. Israelsson, UmeÃ¥ University Department of Surgery and Perioperative Science UmeÃ¥ Sweden Journal World Journal of SurgeryOnline ISSN 1432-2323Print ISSN 0364-2313 (Source: World Journal of Surgery)