Primary repair of umbilical hernias is feasible independent of patient/hernia size
This study found that concurrent repair of an inguinal hernia, current smoking, high body mass index (BMI), and primary repair of an umbilical hernia>1.5 cm were independent predictors of recurrence.
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Jennie Meier, Sergio Huerta Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
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