Occurrence of abdominal bulging and hernia after open partial nephrectomy: a retrospective cohort study.

CONCLUSIONS: Bulging is a common sequela after flank incision. The rate of incisional hernia after flank incision is comparable to rates after other forms of abdominal surgery. Further studies are required to evaluate the psychological and physiological effects of bulging, the pain and weakness caused, and the cosmetic embarrassment suffered by the patient. PMID: 28934886 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Urology - September 23, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Scand J Urol Source Type: research