Incisional Hernia Risk Score
Predicts risk of incisional hernia development after abdominal surgery. Guides prophylactic mesh placement decisions.
Score interpretation
→ Standard fascial closure; no prophylactic mesh required; minimally invasive approach preferred where possible
→ Discuss prophylactic mesh augmentation; small-bites closure technique (5mm bites, <5mm intervals); optimise modifiable risk factors preoperatively
→ Prophylactic mesh placement recommended (EHS guidelines); small-bites closure mandatory; nutritional optimisation; smoking cessation; blood glucose control; laparoscopic approach if safe
Interpretation bands for the Incisional Hernia Risk. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
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- Tirzepatide · Dual GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonist — Type 2 Diabetes / Obesity
- Naltrexone with bupropion · Anti-obesity (combination)
- Ertapenem · Carbapenem — ESBL / Complicated Intra-Abdominal / Community OPAT
- Major Trauma — Primary Survey (ATLS) · ATLS 10th Edition; JRCALC; NICE NG39
- Major Haemorrhage / Massive Transfusion · BCSH; RCOA; RCEM; RCS — BCSH Guidelines
- Burns — TBSA Estimation & Fluid Resuscitation · British Burn Association; EMSB; RCEM 2024
- Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed · NICE; BSG; ACPGBI — Commissioning Guide
- Acute Pancreatitis · NICE; IAP/APA; ACPGBI — CG104
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis · BAPS / RCPCH
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.