Abstract: Background: Incisional Hernias are common complication of abdominal surgery. Depending on the risk factors Incisional Hernia can occurs in 12 - 30 % of patients subjected to abdominal operations.
Aims and Objective: A clinical study on risk factors, clinical presentations, management and post-operative complications in patient with Incisional Hernia.
Material and Methods: A total of 54 patients of Incisional Hernia were studied and postoperative complications were evaluated in our institute.
Results: Incidence of incisional hernia is more common in females than males and the overall M: F ratio is 1:2. Incisional hernia incidence is high in lower abdominal incisions.
Conclusions: Closure of abdominal wound in layers and prevention of wound infection reduces chances of incisional hernia.