A molecular perspective of obesity-mediated incisional hernia

Background: Incisional hernia is a common complication following laparotomy. Obesity increases the incidence of incisional hernia by about three-fold. However, the pathophysiology behind the formation of incisional hernia is not well described. Methods: The current literature was reviewed, investiga...

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Main Authors: Mary Grace Kenny, Swati Agrawal, Christine Crigler, Robert J. Fitzgibbons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Series:Health Sciences Review
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632023000065