P-106 CAN POOR ORAL HYGIENE BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MESH INFECTION FOLLOWING HERNIA REPAIR? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND SUGGESTION FOR NEW PRACTICE

Abstract Background There is a reasonable evidence around oral/dental health and implant infection in orthopaedic cardiovascular surgery. Mesh hernia repair another area of surgical practice associated with permanent implant. The aim this SR was to review the mesh infection. Mehods study registered at Prospero. A systematic literature undertaken according PRISMA2020 statement. initial search identified 520 publications. After by title abstract, 40 papers were read full text. further 4 from references searching.15 publications included final review. Results no published investigating state oral hygiene/health risk Improvement can reduce site colorectal, gastric, liver, Poor large increase bacteria bacteraemia on everyday activities such as when chewing or brushing teeth. Antibiotic prophylaxis does not appear be necessary before invasive dental care patients an Conclusion Good hygiene strong public message. effect poor other complications unknown. While research clearly needed area, extrapolating areas surgery where implants are used, good should encouraged amongst both prior after their