Trends and Prevalence of Surgical Methods in Umbilical Hernia Repairs in Sweden: A Nationwide Population-Based Registry Cohort Study
The use of mesh repairs has not yet significantly influenced UHR practices in Sweden. Mesh was used more frequently among men, obese patients, older individuals, and those with greater co-morbidities.
Authors
- Björn Widhe
- Sven Bringman
- Maria Melkemichel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2161-2888)
- Mathias Bergström
Institutions
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Stockholm South General Hospital (SE)
- Södertälje Sjukhus (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/jaws.2026.15685
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00