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ArticleJournal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS2024

Impact of Minimal Incision Repair of Rectus Abdominis Diastasis on Quality of Life and Stress Incontinence: A Prospective Study.

Asmatullah Katawazai, Göran Wallin, Anna Ärlebäck, Gabriel Sandblom

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Article in Journal of abdominal wall surgery : JAWS, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Asmatullah KatawazaiDepartments of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University Hospital Örebro, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
Göran WallinDepartments of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University Hospital Örebro, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.
Anna ÄrlebäckOlaus Petri Healthcare Centre, Örebro, Sweden.
Gabriel SandblomDepartment of Clinical Science and Education Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.

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Abstract

Aim: This study evaluates the impact of the minimal incision repair of rectus abdominis diastasis (MIRRAD) procedure on physical activity, muscle strength, quality of life, and overall satisfaction in women with postpartum rectus abdominis diastasis (PP-RAD). Methods: A cohort of 31 female patients, aged 20-50 years, diagnosed with PP-RAD unresponsive to conservative treatment, underwent the MIRRAD procedure. Assessments were conducted preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively, these included the Modified Abdominal Trunk Function Protocol (MATFP), Disability Rating Index (DRI), and Urinary Disability Index (UDI) questionnaires. Physical activity intensity was monitored using accelerometers. Results: Significant improvements were observed in vigorous physical activities (Z = -2.352, Conclusion: The MIRRAD procedure significantly improves physical strength, trunk stability, and urinary function, enhancing daily activities and overall physical health in women with PP-RAD. Further research is recommended to evaluate long-term outcomes.

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linea albapostpartum rectus diastasisquality of liferectus abdominis diastasisventral hernia

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PMID39967919
PMCPMC11833112

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