Long-term recurrence and chronic pain after repair for small umbilical or epigastric hernias: a regional cohort study

Abstract Background Mesh repair reduces the risk of reoperation for recurrence in patients with primary ventral hernias. However, reoperation for recurrence underestimates total recurrence (reoperation + clinical) and mesh reinforcement may induce chronic pain. This study investigated the total recu...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of surgery 2015-04, Vol.209 (4), p.725-732
Hauptverfasser: Christoffersen, Mette W., M.D, Helgstrand, Frederik, M.D, Rosenberg, Jacob, D.M.Sc., F.A.C.S, Kehlet, Henrik, Ph.D., F.A.C.S. (hon), Strandfelt, Pernille, B.N, Bisgaard, Thue, D.M.Sc., F.R.C.S
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