Incisional hernias: factors influencing development.
We have presented a study of 125 patients treated for incisional hernia. This complication occurred more frequently in women (81%), and gynecologic and obstetric procedures were responsible for 58%. The method of surgical repair in all cases was peritoneal-aponeurotic transposition. The 5-year recurrence rate was less than 3%.
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Department of Surgery, Medical School, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D012737:Sex Factors; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects