A call for standardization of wound events reporting following ventral hernia repair

ConclusionPostoperative wound events following VHR are intimately associated with patient quality of life and long-term hernia repair durability. Standardization of the definition of postoperative wound events to include SSI, SSO, and SSOPI following VHR will improve the ability of hernia surgeons to make evidence-based decisions regarding the management of ventral hernias.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research