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Incisional Hernia or Eventration
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Causes of Incisional Hernia or Eventration

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As with all abdominal wall pathology, obesity, smoking, diabetes and COPD are risk factors.

In this particular disease, there are fundamental factors related to the proper closure of the abdominal wall when undergoing surgery.

Furthermore, there are factors related to issues with the surgical wound itself, such as infection and haematoma, which can increase the probability of this disease occurring.

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