Novel Approach to Open Onlay Meshplasty for Ventral Hernia Rep

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Hernia is defined as abnormal protrusion of viscus through a normal or abnormal weakness in the wall of its containing cavity. Ventral Hernias are second most common type of hernias accounting for 21 to 35% of all verities of hernias. Reported incidence of Incisional hernias is 2 to 11%. It is the most common complication after laparotomy by a 2:1 ratio over bowel obstruction and is most common indication for reoperation by 3:1 ratio over adhesive small bowel obstruction. This study was under taken to study the various clinical presentation and management of ventral hernias. Materials and Methods: 300 cases of ventral hernias admitted to department of surgery Guru Gobind Singh hospital Jamnagar between periods of October 2010 to March 2021 were chosen for study. Data was collected including detailed history, clinical examination and investigation. Data was tabulated, analyzed and results interpreted.