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Significance of Fascia Doubling in the Management of Incisional Hernia

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Incisional Hernia

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The incidence of incisional hernia following abdominal surgery ranges from about 1% to 10% [1-3], depending on the site of the initial laparotomy. The lowest incidence (1%) has been reported after paramedian laparotomy [4], and the highest (15%) after midline incision [5,6].

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  1. Chirurgische Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik der RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstr. 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany

    Volker Schumpelick Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c.

  2. Plymouth Postgraduate Medical School, Surgical University Clinic, Level 07, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 SDH, Devon, UK

    Andrew N. Kingsnorth Prof. M.D.

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Decurtins, M. (1999). Significance of Fascia Doubling in the Management of Incisional Hernia. In: Schumpelick, V., Kingsnorth, A.N. (eds) Incisional Hernia. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-60123-1_25

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