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Incisional hernia

Causes

Predisposing factors for incisional hernia. Poor wound healing. (patient factors) malnutrition, old age, malignancy, immunosuppression, steroids, infection, radiotherapy and obesity. (surgeon factors) poor surgical technique and suture breakage.

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