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Comparing different modalities for the diagnosis of incisional hernia: a systematic review

  • By

  • L. F. Kroese

  • D. Sneiders

  • G. J. Kleinrensink

  • F. Muysoms

  • J. F. Lange

  • January 11, 2018

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    Incisional hernia (IH) is a common complication after open abdominal surgery, with prevalence rates ranging from 10% to 32%.

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    Various diagnostic modalities for IH include physical examination, ultrasound, CT-scan, MRI, and per-operative diagnosis.

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    The choice of diagnostic modality for IH is influenced by factors such as cost, availability, safety, and detection reliability.

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    The systematic review aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of different modalities for identifying IH after surgery.

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    The study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database, ensuring adherence to systematic review standards.

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Comparing different modalities for the diagnosis of incisional hernia: a systematic review

  • by L. F. Kroese, D. Sneiders, G. J. Kleinrensink, F. Muysoms, J. F. Lange

  • January 11, 2018

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