Cirugía española
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To determine the incidence of incisional hernia in patients subjected to colorectal cancer surgery. To analyse the individual risk factors and to determine which patients would benefit more from the use of prophylactic measures. ⋯ The prevalence of incisional hernia after colorectal cancer resection is higher than expected (39,9%). Patients with a BMI greater than 25 kg/m(2), and those who require further surgery are candidates to receive a prophylactic mesh.