[Incisional hernia in colorectal cancer surgery. Associated risk factors].

Background: Incisional hernia is one of the most common complications in abdominal surgery. The aim of this retrospective study was to examine the true incidence of incisional hernia and its risk factors in patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer.

Patients And Method: Two hundred ninety-five patients who underwent colorectal cancer surgery between 1993 and 2003 were included.