A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON INCISIONAL HERNIA IN JLNMCH, BHAGALPUR

Dr. Hari Shankar Prasad; Dr. Hemant Kumar Das

Volume : VI, Issue : X, October - 2016

A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON INCISIONAL HERNIA IN JLNMCH, BHAGALPUR

Dr. Hari Shankar Prasad, Dr. Hemant Kumar Das

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia is defined as a defect occurring through the operative scar. It is the only hernia considered to be truly iatrogenic. This study was done to review clinical profile and management of incisional hernia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study, 60 cases of Incisional hernia were included. Prospective Study was done in surgery department of JLNMCH, Bhagalpur, Bihar from September 2015 to September 2016. Thorough examination, investigations and surgeries were performed. RESULTS: Incisional hernia was found to appear from the 3rd decade onwards, the peak incidence is in the 4th decade and commonly in females. High incidence of incisional hernia is seen in young and middle aged females, whereas the same incidence is not seen in males. This can be explained by multiparity and repeated surgeries on female pelvic organs. CONCLUSION: Incisional hernia is common in the 3rd decade of life. Average age of presentation was 35 years. Usually in females who had undergone caesarean section or abdominal hysterectomy. Operative technique is most important in prevention of incisional hernia. Mesh repair is the ideal mode of treatment.