Hernia width explains differences in outcomes between primary and incisional hernias: a prospective cohort study of 9159 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Data on primary (PH) and incisional hernias (IH) are often pooled, even though several studies have illustrated that these are different entities with worse outcomes for IHs. The aim of this study is to validate previous research comparing PHs and IHs and to examine whether hernia width is an important contributor to the differences between these hernia types.

Methods

A registry-based, prospective cohort study was performed, utilizing the French Hernia Club database. All patients undergoing PH or IH repair between September 8th 2011 and May 22nd 2019 were included. Baseline, hernia and surgical characteristics, and postoperative outcomes were collected. Outcomes were analyzed per width category (≤ 2 cm, 3-4 cm, 5-10 cm and > 10 cm).

Results

A total of 9159 pat

SUBMITTER: Verstoep L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8055619 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature