Clinical information separated by the use of ultrasound
| Fascial defect size | Palpable fascial defect (%) | Supraumbilical hernias (%) | Swelling (%) | Pain (%) | Open repair (%) | |
| Ultrasound (n=16) | 5 mm (IQR 1–7, n=13) | 3 (19) | 3 (19) | 13 (81) | 6 (38) | 13 (81) |
| No ultrasound (n=44) | 7.5 mm (IQR 3.25–10, n=14) | 24 (55) | 22 (48) | 40 (91) | 12 (27) | 35 (80) |