Multiple Hernia Clinical Trial
Official title:
Genetic Differences Between Patients With Multiple Hernia and a Healthy Control Group
The investigators are performing a genetic study of patients with multiple hernias (at least
3 primary hernias) versus a healthy control group. This genetic information is compared with
circulating and subcutaneously biomarkers such as matrix-metalloproteinases (MMP's).
The hypothesis is that patients with multiple hernias have different expression of specific
genes compared to the healthy control group.
Other examinations performed on the patients enrolled in this study:
- Ultrasound (US) examination of the abdominal aorta to discover possible abdominal
aortic aneurysms.
- Beightons score to evaluate the degree of joint hypermobility.
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Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective