Long-Term Outcomes of Component Separation for Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Component separation is a reconstructive technique used to facilitate midline closure of large or complex ventral hernias. Despite a contemporary surge in popularity, the incidence and long-term outcomes after component separation remain unknown.

Objective

To evaluate the incidence and long-term outcomes of component separation for abdominal wall hernia repair.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study examined 100% Medicare administrative claims data from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2021. Participants were adults (aged ≥18 years) who underwent elective inpatient ventral hernia repair. Data were analyzed from January through June 2024.

Exposure

Use of component separation technique during ventral hernia repair.

Main outcomes and mea

SUBMITTER: Fry BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11561715 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature