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Ventral hernia recurrence in women of childbearing age: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Thamer NouhF S AliK J KrauseI Zaimi
Published in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2018)
Ventral hernias in women of childbearing age have a pooled recurrence rate of 12%. Pregnancy may be considered a risk factor for ventral hernia recurrence. Female patients of childbearing age with asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic ventral hernias that do not pose a significant strain on the patients' quality of life could be provided with the option of watchful waiting, with appropriate education of risks while discussing management.
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