Re: Long-term recurrence and chronic pain after repair for small umbilical or epigastric hernias: a regional cohort study

• Published in: The American journal of surgery Vol. 211; no. 1; pp. 305 - 306
• Main Authors: Gardiner, Amy, M.B.Ch.B, Drummond, Robert, M.R.C.S, Stevenson, Richard, Ph.D, Wright, Emma, M.R.C.S, McIlveen, Erin, M.R.C.S, Couves, Adam, M.R.C.S, Oliphant, Raymond, M.D., F.R.C.S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.01.2016; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Body mass index; Chronic Pain - etiology; Female; Hernia, Ventral - surgery; Hernias; Herniorrhaphy - adverse effects; Humans; Male; Surgery

[...]we were disappointed to note that the presence of known risk factors for impaired wound healing and hernia recurrence, including diabetes mellitus, steroid use, malnutrition, connective tissue disorders, and chronic lung disease2 were not recorded.