Risk factors and treatment strategies for recurrent ventral hernia

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-392X.2026.04.022

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The recurrence rate following ventral hernia repair remains relatively high. Recurrent ventral hernia represents a major therapeutic challenge in hernia and abdominal wall surgery because of factors such as previously implanted mesh, larger abdominal wall defects, dense intra-abdominal adhesions, and disruption of the biomechanical integrity of the abdominal wall. This review summarizes the risk factors and treatment considerations associated with recurrent ventral hernia from the perspectives of patient-related factors, surgical techniques, mesh materials, and perioperative management, with the aim of providing a clinical reference for the prevention and management of recurrent ventral hernia.

Key words: Recurrent ventral hernia, Risk factor, Treatment

Jiyan Xie, Zhipeng Jiang, Lirui He. Risk factors and treatment strategies for recurrent ventral hernia[J]. Chinese Journal of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(04): 471-476.

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