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Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) is characterized by thinning and widening of the linea alba and laxity of the ventral abdominal muscle. RAD, when coexistent with umbilical hernia, is considered a… Click to show full abstract
Rectus abdominis diastasis (RAD) is characterized by thinning and widening of the linea alba and laxity of the ventral abdominal muscle. RAD, when coexistent with umbilical hernia, is considered a risk factor for hernia recurrence. We investigated the impact of comorbid RAD in patients with umbilical hernia who had undergone hernia repair.
Keywords:
hernia;
rectus abdominis;
abdominis diastasis;
umbilical hernia;
risk factor
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
Year Published: 2020
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