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Iatrogenic Abdominal Hernias

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Iatrogenic Gastrointestinal Complications

Part of the book series: Radiology of Iatrogenic Disorders ((IATROGENIC))

Abstract

Abdominal hernias occur in 1.5% of the population, usually as a congenital or acquired primary condition, and account for over half a million operations per year in the United States (1). The increased frequency of surgical intervention has resulted in a significant incidence of iatrogenic hernias. These may be divided into three major categories: (a) incisional hernias (b) recurrences after previous hernial repair, and (c) internal herniation through surgically created mesenteric or peritoneal defects. An abdominal hernia may also occur as a complication of certain diagnostic or therapeutic procedures such as laparoscopy (2) and ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement (3, 4).

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  1. Gary G. Ghahremani
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Ghahremani, G.G., Meyers, M.A. (1981). Iatrogenic Abdominal Hernias. In: Iatrogenic Gastrointestinal Complications. Radiology of Iatrogenic Disorders. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5853-7_11

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