EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL ASPECTS OF ABDOMINAL HERNIAS

Authors

  • Ana Elise Nantes Schimith
  • Thalia Azevedo Ribeiro
  • Ariana Karolina Guevara Alvarez
  • Márcia Fernandes Carvalho

Keywords:

Inguinal hernia, Abdominal hernias, Risk factors, Quality of life, Surgery

Abstract

Abdominal hernias, particularly inguinal hernias, are common surgical conditions around the world, predominantly affecting men. They are characterized by the protrusion of tissues through weakened areas of the abdominal wall, being influenced by genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors, such as smoking, age, physical exertion, and comorbidities. The study highlights a higher prevalence between 31 and 40 years of age and emphasizes that pain and the impact on quality of life vary, and there is not always an immediate benefit from surgery. The pathophysiology involves increased intra-abdominal pressure and fragility of the abdominal wall. Despite the frequency of comorbidities among patients, no significant association was observed with increased mortality. It is concluded that coping with abdominal hernias requires an individualized approach, attention to risk factors and preventive strategies that favor early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Published

2025-05-16

How to Cite

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL ASPECTS OF ABDOMINAL HERNIAS. (2025). Seven Editora, 98-101. https://sevenpublicacoes.com.br/editora/article/view/7142