Ultrasound alone is sufficient: no added value of electromyography in botulinum toxin prehabilitation for complex ventral hernias?

Key Points

• Ultrasound effectively assesses muscle function in prehabilitation for hernia surgery, providing reliable information without additional tests.
• The analysis reveals that adding electromyography does not significantly enhance outcomes for patients undergoing botulinum toxin treatments.
• Using ultrasound simplifies the preparation process for surgery, potentially reducing costs and unnecessary procedures for patients.
• This study suggests that reliance on ultrasound alone may streamline prehabilitation protocols, indicating a shift in clinical practice.