2023
DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-01999-3
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Incisional hernias: epidemiology, evidence and guidelines

R.H. Fortelny,
U. Dietz

Abstract: Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Aus epidemiologischer Sicht erfolgt bei einem Drittel der Bevölkerung in den Industrieländern im Laufe des Lebens eine abdominelle Operation. Je nach Grad des patientInnen- wie auch eingriffsbezogenen Risikos ist das Auftreten von Narbenhernien in einem Bereich von bis zu 30 % im 2‑Jahres-Follow-up und sogar bis zu 60 % nach 5 Jahren verbunden. Neben den beeinflussenden Komorbiditäten ist die Art des chirurgischen Zuganges und die Verschlusstechnik von en… Show more

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“…Abdominal surgery is one of the most common surgical operations, needed by more than 43% of people aged 60 and older[ 1 ]. Incisional hernia (IH), a prevalent long-term complication following abdominal surgery, occurs in 3.8% to 30% of cases[ 2 - 4 ], compromising patients' skin integrity and quality of life[ 5 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Abdominal surgery is one of the most common surgical operations, needed by more than 43% of people aged 60 and older[ 1 ]. Incisional hernia (IH), a prevalent long-term complication following abdominal surgery, occurs in 3.8% to 30% of cases[ 2 - 4 ], compromising patients' skin integrity and quality of life[ 5 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Incisional hernia (IH), a prevalent long-term complication following abdominal surgery, occurs in 3.8% to 30% of cases[ 2 - 4 ], compromising patients' skin integrity and quality of life[ 5 ]. Symptoms of IH include abdominal discomfort, pain, bowel dysfunction, difficulty walking, and even life-threatening conditions[ 1 ], necessitating significant medical resources ( e.g. , 67.7 million euros per year in France[ 6 ]) for its management[ 3 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%