Abdominal Incisional Hernias - A Review of 50 Operated Patients

Abstract

Fifty patients (5 men and 45 women) in the age group 0(25 to 65 years with abdominal incisiona) hernia were studied. The most common antecedent cause (in 86 per cent patients) was found to be a gynaecological opera› tive procedure done earlier through a lower midline incision. All patients underwent anatomical repair and were followed-up after repair for an average of 18 months (range 6-32 months). The results were reviewed and it was seen that there was evidence of recurrence in 3 patients only.MJAFII996; 52: 236-238 KEY WORDS: Abdominal incisional hernia; Hernia ventral; Surgical wound dehiscence.