Abdominal wall function in hernia and diastasis: systematic review of evaluation methods and clinical relevance

Key Points

• Abdominal wall function is critical for managing hernia and diastasis, impacting recovery and outcomes.
• The review highlights various evaluation methods, showing a gap in standardized approaches.
• Observational analysis of several studies reveals inconsistencies in assessing abdominal wall function.
• Clinical relevance may enhance treatment protocols, but more research is warranted to refine methods.