Abstract
This review updates the literature on surgical treatment algorithm for umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias by proposing an algorithm. It is recommended, that small hernias (horizontal defect 0-2 cm) are repaired openly with sublay or onlay mesh with 1 cm mesh overlap. Medium-sized hernias (horizontal defect 2-6 cm) may be repaired laparoscopically with intraperitoneal mesh with at least 5 cm overlap or openly with sublay mesh. Open repair with sublay mesh is recommended for large hernias (6-10 cm). Complex hernias and transverse defects > 10 cm should be repaired in a specialised hernia centre.
| Translated title of the contribution | Surgical treatment algorithm for ventral hernias |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Article number | V02180096 |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 180 |
| Issue number | 37 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |