Incidence of and Risk Factors for Incisional Hernia After Hepatectomy for Colorectal Liver Metastases
ConclusionIH is common after open hepatectomy for CLM, particularly in obese patients and patients with surgical site infection. Surgeons should consider risk-mitigation strategies, including alternative fascial closure techniques.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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