Standardizing the Approach to Hernia Radiology

The intersection of surgery and radiology is perhaps nowhere more important than in the care of patients with abdominal wall defects. Radiographic studies are increasingly used in all phases of comprehensive hernia care. Properly conducted abdominal-core surgery therefore requires skillful interpretation of patient imaging by radiologists and hernia surgeons alike. Given this important and increasing interplay between surgeons and radiologists, standardized reporting of the abdominal wall is of utmost importance to ensure efficient, accurate communication between providers. Standardized language is also important on international levels to ensure consistent reporting of research outcomes and novel techniques.