Management of midline ventral hernias in a surgical department of sub-Saharan Africa: A retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The linea alba is the second most frequent site of abdominal wall hernias after the inguinal region. Prosthetic approach, often recommended, comes up against the low socio-economic level and the availability of these materials in developing countries. Our objective is to evaluate the indications and results of midline ventral hernia surgery.

Methods

This was a retrospective cross-sectional study over 36 months including all adult patients (over 15 years old) treated for primary or recurrent midline ventral hernias. The parameters studied were: age, sex, risk factors, type of hernia according to the classification of the European Hernia Society (EHS), clinical presentation, hernial ring size, surgical technique and results (recurrence, chronic pain).

Results</

SUBMITTER: Ndong A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9206929 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature