General Surgery: Management of Postoperative Complications Following Ventral Hernia Repair and Inguinal Hernia Repair

Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Oct;101(5):755-766. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.018. Epub 2021 Jul 30.ABSTRACTVentral and inguinal hernia repairs are some of the most commonly performed general surgery operations worldwide. This review focuses on the management of postoperative complications, which include surgical site infection, hernia recurrence, postoperative pain, and mesh-related issues. In each section, we aim to discuss classifications, risk factors, diagnostic modalities, and treatment options for common complications following hernia repair.PMID:34537141 | DOI:10.1016/j.suc.2021.05.018
Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research