Utility of a modified components separation for abdominal wall reconstruction in the liver and kidney transplant population

Abstract

Background Incisional hernia is a common complication following visceral organ transplantation. Transplant patients are at increased risk of primary and recurrent hernias due to chronic immune suppression and large incisions. We conducted a retrospective review of patients with a history of liver or kidney transplantation who underwent hernia repair to analyze outcomes and hernia recurrence.

Keywords

• Transplants
• Surgical mesh
• Incisional hernia
• Immunosuppression
• Abdominal wall