Incisional hernia and its impact on health-related quality of life after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy: a national prospective cohort study.
Sissel RavnHenriette Vind ThaysenSanne HarsløfMette Møller SørensenLene Hjerrild IversenPublished in: World journal of surgical oncology (2018)
CRS + HIPEC do not increase the risk of IH as measured within 12 months postoperatively, contrary to expectations. However, patients with an IH report a limitation in daily activities, which can best be explained by changes in physical and psychological health. A larger cohort from multiple centres is necessary to verify our findings.
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