Background: Mesh infection is a severe complication after incisional hernia repair and occurs in 1% to 3% of all open mesh implantations. For this reason topical antimicrobial agent applied directly to the mesh is often used procedure. So far, however, this procedure lacks a scientific basis.[for full text, please go to the a.m. URL] ; SeriesInformation ; 133. Kongress der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Chirurgie