| 1.) |
What additional history should be obtained in this patient? |
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| 2.) |
What are important findings to be evaluated on the physical exam? |
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| 3.) |
What is the differential diagnosis in this patient? |
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| 4.) |
What events may predispose to an incisional hernia? |
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| 5.) |
After the history and physical exam, is any other diagnostic workup needed?
If so, what study and in what circumstances? |
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| 6.) |
What are the surgical options in a patient with ventral or incisional hernia? |
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| 7.) |
What is the risk of recurrence? |
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