Obesity as a risk factor for complications and recurrences after ventral hernia repair

Obesity as a risk factor for complications and recurrences after ventral hernia repair

OBJECTIVES AND BACKGROUND: Ventral hernias are a frequent reason for surgical consultation, and its incidence is higher in the obese population. In this article, we analyze the relationship between obesity and abdominal wall pathology and its influence in surgical results. PROCEDURE: A literature se...

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Main Authors: Elena Pareja Nieto, Carme Balague Ponz, Sonia Fernández Ananin, Eulalia Ballester Vazquez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:International Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery
Subjects:
bariatric surgery
incisional hernia
laparoscopy
obesity
ventral hernia
Online Access:http://www.herniasurgeryjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2589-8736;year=2020;volume=3;issue=1;spage=1;epage=3;aulast=Nieto

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