The EuraHS (European Registry of Abdominal Wall Hernias) classification of ventral hernias uses which primary variables?

• A Defect width, reducibility, and mesh history
• B Width, contamination grade, and previous repair attempts
• C Size, symptoms, and comorbidities
• D Location, size, and recurrence status ✓

Explanation

The EuraHS classification of ventral hernias systematically records three primary variables: location (subxiphoid, epigastric, umbilical, etc.), size (defect width and length), and recurrence status (primary vs recurrent). This standardised classification enables comparative research across registries. The related Chevrel classification also includes location and recurrence, while the European Hernia Society classification adds width (W1–W3).

Reference: Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery, 27th ed.

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