A structured imaging guide to the postsurgical anterolateral abdominal wall

A new RadioGraphics review outlines a structured approach to imaging the postsurgical abdominal wall, aligning CT, US, and MRI findings with surgical anatomy, techniques, and common complications like mesh failure, nerve injury, and fascial disruption.

• Education review aimed at closing the gap between radiologic interpretation and surgical terminology for common procedures (hernia repair, ostomy, aesthetic surgery).
• Highlights the expected postoperative appearance and complications (mesh behavior, muscle denervation, fascial disruption) across healing stages.
• CT is the primary modality for evaluation; US and MRI serve complementary roles.

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