Incisional hernia

Incisional hernia, hernia through an incompletely healed abdominal surgical incision, occurs in 10 – 15% of patients. It occurs most commonly in obese and those with poor abdominal muscle tone. It presents as an abdominal bulge at the site of the incision. In some cases, the separated edges can be palpated.

These hernias may be closed surgically if necessary or managed expectantly.

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