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What is incisional hernia?

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Peritoneal sac hernia through acquired scar in abdominal wall caused by previous operation/trauma. Very common in females, content is omentum or bowel. Risk factor poor surgical technique (no anatomic incision, method of closure, inappropriate sutures, suturing technique, drainage tube brought out through main wound


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