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Incisional hernia (IH) is common and recurrence rates remain high. Although the goal of treatment should be to improve quality of life, studies addressing this aspect are notably absent. We aimed to evaluate the long-term recurrence rate of open mesh repair of IH, investigate the burden of persisting discomfort, explore patient satisfaction, and identify risk factors for negative outcomes.
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