Systemic biomarkers currently implicated in the formation of abdominal wall hernia: A systematic review of the literature

Background Surgery to the abdominal wall is ubiquitous worldwide and hernia treatment is challenging and expensive, posing a critical need to tailor treatment to individual patient risk-factors. In this systematic review, we consider specific systemic factors with potential as biomarkers of hernia formation. Methods A healthcare database-assisted search, following PRISMA guidelines, identified journal articles for inclusion and analysis. Results...