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Why Some Patients Develop Hernias After Cancer Surgery: Understanding the Risk Factors

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After surgery for stomach, liver, or pancreatic cancer, some patients develop a bulge near the surgical cut. This is called an incisional hernia. It happens when muscles around the scar get weak and tissue pushes through.

In this study, researchers looked at over 500 cancer patients who had abdominal surgery. About 1 in 6 developed an incisional hernia within two years.

Some people had a higher chance of getting a hernia:

⦿ Those with a higher body weight (BMI)
⦿Those who had a wound infection after surgery
⦿Those with low protein (albumin) in their blood
⦿Those with more advanced cancer

These hernias are more than just uncomfortable. People who got one had shorter survival than those who didn’t.

If you’re planning surgery or recovering now, it helps to keep your weight healthy, eat enough protein, and follow all care steps to avoid infections. These small things may lower your chance of getting a hernia.

If you notice a soft lump or bulge near your scar after surgery, talk to your doctor. It could be a sign of an incisional hernia.

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