A Clinical Study of Risk Factors in the Development of Incisional Hernias in Post Laparotomy Patients
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 17, Issue 2
Abstract
The aim of the present study is to comprehensively study and evaluate the risk factors in the development of incisional hernia. Patients and methods: This hospital based prospective study includes100 consecutive casesdiagnosed with incisional hernia admitted in Siddhartha Medical College and General Hospital between December 2015 to December 2017. Results: Incisional hernias were most common in the 4th decade with the mean age 38.44 years. Obese females, pelvic surgeries, lower midline incisions and repeated surgeries were other significant risk factors and were found to be interlinked.Conclusion: Incidence of incisional hernias was found to be multifactorial, which requires adequate preoperative preparation and nutrition, weight loss advice, proper surgical technique and postoperative care to prevent wound infections.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. K. B. S. Prabhakar, Dr. K. Srinivasa Rao2, Dr. N. Ram Kishan, Dr. Sireesha3 .
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