Smoking and obesity are associated with increased readmission after elective repair of small primary ventral hernias: A nationwide database study

Smoking and obesity are well-known risk factors for surgical site infection, but it is unknown whether these factors influence outcomes after repair of small umbilical and epigastric hernias with defects ≤2 cm. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether smoking and obesity are associated with readmission, reoperation for complications, and recurrence rates after elective repair of small umbilical and epigastric hernias.
Source: Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research