Long-term results after incisional hernia repair.
After repair of incisional hernia, 154 patients were followed up for periods ranging from 4 to 10 years. An actuarial analysis showed a cumulated recurrence rate of 31%, with most recurrences appearing in the first three years. The recurrence rate after repair of recurrent incisional hernia was 44%. A cautious attitude to surgical treatment of incisional hernia is suggested if the patient has only mild discomfort.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence