Fascial Dehiscence and Incisional Hernia Prediction Models: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Fascial dehiscence (FD) and incisional hernia (IH) pose considerable risks to patients who undergo abdominal surgery, and many preventive strategies have been applied to reduce this risk. An accurate predictive model could aid identification of high-risk patients, who could be targeted for particular care. This study aims to systematically review existing FD and IH prediction models. Prediction models were identified using pre-specified search terms on SCOPUS, PubMed, and Web of Science. Eligible studies included those conducted in adult patients who underwent any kind of abdominal surgery, and reported model performance. Data from the eligible studies were extracted, and the risk of bias (RoB) was assessed using the PROBAST tool. Pooling of C-statistics was performed using a random-effect

SUBMITTER: Tansawet A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9636101 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature