Long-term results after incisional hernia repair

Langer, S.; Christiansen, J.

Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica 151(3): 217-219

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5482
PMID: 4013599
Document Number: 250096
After repair of incisional hernia, 154 patients were followed up for periods ranging from 4 to 10 years. An actuarial analysis showed a cumulated recurrence rate of 31%, with most recurrences appearing in the first three years. The recurrence rate after repair of recurrent incisional hernia was 44%. A cautious attitude to surgical treatment of incisional hernia is suggested if the patient has only mild discomfort.

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