Umbilical hernia repair and recurrence: need for a clinical trial?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Umbilical hernia repair, despite its perceived simplicity, is associated with recurrence between 2.7 and 27%, in mesh repair and non mesh repair respectively. Many factors are recognized contributors to recurrence however multiple defects in the linea alba, known to occur in up to 30% of patients, appear to have been overlooked by surgeons.

Aims

This systematic review assessed reporting of second or multiple linea alba defects in patients undergoing umbilical hernia repair to establish if these anatomical variations could contribute to recurrence along with other potential factors.

Methods

A systematic review of all published English language articles was undertaken using databases PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library from January 2014 to 2

SUBMITTER: Mannion J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8507103 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature