Is pooled data analysis of ventral and incisional hernia repair acceptable?

Is pooled data analysis of ventral and incisional hernia repair acceptable?

AbstractPurpose: In meta-analyses and systematic reviews comparing laparoscopic with open repair of ventral hernias, data on umbilical, epigastric and incisional hernias are pooled. Based on data from the Herniamed Registry, we aimed to investigate whether the differences in the therapy and treatmen...

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Main Authors: Ferdinand eKöckerling, Christine eSchug-Paß, Daniela eAdolf, Wolfgang eReinpold, Bernd eStechermesser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
Recurrence
complications
umbilical hernia
incisional hernia
Ventral hernia
Epigastric hernia
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fsurg.2015.00015/full

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