ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2022
Normal width of the linea alba, prevalence, and risk factors for diastasis recti abdominis in adults, a cross-sectional study.
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42 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 72 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Italian national consensus conference on the diagnosis and treatment of Rectus Abdominis diastasis in Post-gravidic Women.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of postpartum exercise on pelvic floor disorders and diastasis recti abdominis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.British journal of sports medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Population-based ultrasound reference values for inter-rectus distance: threshold prevalence, percentiles, and the limitations of fixed cutoffs.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Article
- Novel Umbilicoplasty Technique Using Anterior Rectus Sheath Flaps for Pediatric Umbilical Hernias.Journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Rate and risk factors of diastasis recti abdominis developed during the postpartum period: a cross-sectional study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
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- Risk factors and interaction analysis of severe diastasis recti abdominis within 6 months postpartum.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2026Article
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- Diastasis recti in male patients: a literature review and proposed management.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Review
- Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on diastasis recti abdominis.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- A Transverse Transumbilical Incision for Single-Incision Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Guided by Anatomical Analysis.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Anthropometric evaluation of trunk parameters in chronic low back pain: a comparative study with age- and sex-matched controls.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Principles of rectus diastasis classification and treatment.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Review
- Long-term patient-reported outcomes after plication of rectus diastasis and simultaneous herniorrhaphy with HELP abdominoplasty.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Rectus diastasis in males: a narrative review.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Review
- Associations with the inter-recti distance at gestation week 37: a prospective cohort study among healthy pregnant women.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Minimal Incision Repair of Rectus Abdominis Diastasis (MIRRAD) as day-case surgery: A prospective study.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- The sagitta in 3D reconstruction of linea alba on routine CT scans is predictive of postoperative burst abdomen.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- Mind the gap: pre-operative diastasis recti increases trocar site hernia risk after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2025Article
- The Linea Alba Width, Children's Physical Activity, and Chosen Anthropometric Measurements: The Results of the Cross-Sectional Study.Pediatric reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimThe prevalence and definition of diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is under debate. This retrospective cross-sectional study evaluated the interrectal distance and the prevalence of DRA in computed tomography (CT) in an asymptomatic population. MATERIALS AND
methodsPatients undergoing CT scans for suspected appendicitis or kidney stones from 01/2016 to 12/2018 were screened retrospectively to participate. A study population with equal distribution according to gender and age (18-90 years) was generated (n = 329 patients) and the interrectal distance was measured at six reference points.
resultsDRA (defined as > 2 cm at 3 cm above the umbilicus) was present in 57% of the population. The 80th percentile of the interrectal distance was 10 mm at the xiphoid (median 3 mm, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0-19 mm), 27 mm halfway from xiphoid to umbilicus (median 17 mm, 95% CI 0-39 mm), 34 mm at 3 cm above the umbilicus (median 22 mm, 95% CI 0-50 mm), 32 mm at the umbilicus (median 25 mm, 95% CI 0-45 mm), 25 mm at 2 cm below the umbilicus (median 14 mm, 95% CI 0-39 mm), and 4 mm halfway from umbilicus to pubic symphysis (median 0 mm, 95% CI 0-19 mm). In the multivariate analysis, higher age (p = 0.001), increased body mass index (p < 0.001), and parity (p < 0.037) were independent risk factors for DRA, while split xiphoid, tobacco abuse, and umbilical hernia were not.
conclusionThe prevalence of DRA is much higher than commonly estimated (57%). The IRD 3 cm above the umbilicus may be considered normal up to 34 mm. To avoid over-treatment, the definition of DRA should be revised.
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