2022
DOI: 10.4103/ijawhs.ijawhs_79_21
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Surgical repair of abdominal wall hernias in rural southeast Nigeria

Abstract: Background: Abdominal wall hernias constitute a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally, but more importantly, they present a more pathetic situation in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa and other developing nations. In our setting, the rate of elective repair is still too low and many cases present late, often with complications. This study aimed at documenting the spectrum, barriers to early repair, and factors that influence the outcomes of repair. … Show more

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“…IH is one of the most common surgical complications, 26,27 with an incidence ranging from 4% to 21% in studies with long‐term follow‐up 28–31 . Various risk factors play a role in the development of IHs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…IH is one of the most common surgical complications, 26,27 with an incidence ranging from 4% to 21% in studies with long‐term follow‐up 28–31 . Various risk factors play a role in the development of IHs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%