Prevalence of Anterior Abdominal Wall Hernia and its Associated Risk Factors
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction: Anterior abdominal wall hernia is very common surgical problem and millions of patients are affected each year. In developing countries they are not treated on priority basis because of their benign nature in general and due to economic reasons. Despite the frequency of this procedure the ideal prevalence, associated etiological factors, results, complications, recurrence are not same everywhere and it continue to be a challenge for the surgeons. Aim: This study was done to find out prevalence of anterior abdominal wall hernia and its associated etiological factors. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study was conducted in Padmashree Dr. DY Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune. Total 200 cases of anterior abdominal wall hernia excluding groin hernia were studied retrospectively. The data obtained from medical record section, and proformas were filled. The data analysis of the study was done by using statistical package for social science (SPSS) software version 17 for window. Results: The result of the study has shown the prevalence as 42% Incisional hernia, 32% umbilical hernia, 17% paraumbilical hernia, 10% epigastric hernia. Obesity, Smoking,Cough and Diabetes were the common associated etiological factors for ventral hernia in our study. Conclusion: This is a small number and single center study, a larger number and multicenter data would confer more generalized conclusion.
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Priti Prasad Shah, Shama Shaikh, Sunil Panchbhai
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