Subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue in patients with primary and recurrent incisional hernia

ConclusionOur study shows that patients with a recurrent incisional hernia have significantly more subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue than those with a primary incisional hernia. Further studies in this area are required if we are to reduce the burden of recurrent hernia following repair of a primary incisional hernia.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research