Table 5 Multivariable analysis of independent risk factors and relative risk of IH recurrence; HR (Hazard Ratio), 95% CI (Confidence Interval) and p value.

From: Predictive factors of recurrence for laparoscopic repair of primary and incisional ventral hernias with single mesh from a multicenter study

Risk factor

HR

95% CI

p value

BMI (mean kg/m2)

Normal < 30

ref

  

Obesity ≥ 30

1.10

(0.59–2.04)

0.742

Hernia characteristics

Primary

ref

  

Recurrent incisional

1.81

(0.90–3.63)

0.093

Hernia localization

Medial

ref

  

Lateral

1.91

(0.87–4.15)

0.102

Combined

1.32

(0.16–10.37)

0.788

Border

2.23

(0.83–5.95)

0.108

Fixation system

Permanent

ref

  

Absorbable

2.94

(1.18–7.31)

0.020

Mixed

2.54

(0.88–7.32)

0.083

Reintervention

2.89

(1.59–5.27)

 < 0.001

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