Summary
A classification of parastomal hernias (PH) is needed to compare different populations described in various trials and cohort studies, complete the previous inguinal and ventral hernia classifications of the European Hernia Society (EHS) and will be integrated into the EuraHS database (European Registry of Abdominal Wall Hernias).
Reference:
Śmietański, M., Szczepkowski, M., Alexandre, J.A. et al. European Hernia Society classification of parastomal hernias. Hernia 18, 1–6 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-013-1162-z
