Incisional hernia after abdominal surgery in infants: A retrospective analysis of incidence and risk factors

Retrospective study of 2,055 infants finding 5.2% incidence of incisional hernia after abdominal surgery, with highest rates in necrotizing enterocolitis (12%), gastroschisis (19%), and omphalocele (17%). Key risk factors include wound infection, preterm birth, and history of stoma, while 15% of hernias resolved without surgical intervention.