ReviewHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2025
Diastasis recti abdominis: A comprehensive review.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Precision medicine exploration of postpartum rectus abdominis muscle separation: from basic research to clinical practice.BMC surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Analgesic Effect of Rectus Sheath Block Versus Local Infiltration Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Obesity surgery · 2026Trial
- 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
- Robotic single-port totally extraperitoneal repair and plication for ventral hernia with concomitant rectus diastasis: a case report.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- A multitask deep learning framework for the automated quantification of abdominal tissue morphology on ultrasound and the therapeutic monitoring of diastasis recti abdominis.Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery · 2026Article
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- Improvement of Gastrointestinal Symptoms After Diastasis Recti Repair: A Prospective Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Restoring Core Strength After Rectus Diastasis Repair: A Prospective Controlled Study of Abdominal Muscle Function Following Abdominoplasty.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Diastasis recti in male patients: a literature review and proposed management.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundDiastasis recti abdominis (DRA) refers to the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba. Though traditionally viewed as a postpartum cosmetic issue, DRA has functional implications and affects both women and men.
methodsA comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, identifying 355 relevant publications over the past two decades. Priority was given to high-quality studies including randomized trials, observational studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
resultsDRA is highly prevalent in postpartum and menopausal women, and increasingly recognized in males with risk factors such as obesity and aging. Diagnostic tools have evolved from clinical assessment to imaging modalities such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, and elastography. Conservative management, especially core stabilization, improves function in mild cases. Severe DRA may require surgical repair, including open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted techniques, often with mesh reinforcement. Rehabilitation and biomaterials enhance surgical outcomes. However, consensus is lacking on treatment indications and long-term efficacy.
conclusionAdvances in diagnostics, surgical techniques, and rehabilitation have improved DRA management. Future efforts should focus on standardizing treatment criteria, enhancing personalized care, and evaluating long-term outcomes.
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