Long Term Complaints After Elective Repair for Small Umbilical or Epigastric Hernias

Long Term Complaints After Elective Repair for Small Umbilical or Epigastric Hernias

The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term complaints after ventral hernia repair after insertion of different types of mesh compared with primary suture. Also recurrence of hernia will be discussed.

The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term complaints after ventral hernia repair after insertion of different types of mesh compared with primary suture. Based on a questionnaire selected patients will be invited to clinical examination for recurrence and more detailed interview.

Inclusion Criteria:

• operated for ventral hernia from the year 2004 to the year 2009

Exclusion Criteria:

• liver cirrhosis
• pregnancy
• combined hernia
• operation for ventral hernia and other operation
• laparoscopic operation
• acute operation
• recurrence of hernia