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  Incisional Hernia

An incisional hernia is one that develops within the scar of a previous operation. Abdominal surgery weakens the abdominal wall muscles. Although the surgeon stitches the muscles closed after surgery, this wound is never as strong as the natural tissues. This weakness at the site of previous surgery may lead to the development of an incisional hernia.

The likelihood of a hernia developing is increased if the scar becomes stretched such as in pregnancy or if the original operation was complicated by a wound infection which can impair healing. An incisional hernia develops after 2 to 10% of all abdominal surgeries. After surgical repair, these hernias may have an increased risk of recurrence, 20 to 40% if the repair is not reinforced with mesh.

• Symptoms
• Risk factors for developing an incisional hernia
• Treatment options
• Advantages and disadvantages of open v laparoscopic repair
• Complications