Risk Factors for Incisional Hernia After Open Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

Abstract

In addition to diabetes mellitus, abdominal aortic aneurysm is a significant risk factor for incisional hernia after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Therefore, employing the barbed suture technique may effectively prevent incisional hernias after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.