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World J Gastrointest Surg. Oct 27, 2026; 18(10): 121585
Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121585
Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.121585
Table 3 Assignment analysis
| Variable | Assignment |
| Sex | Male = 1, female = 0 |
| Preoperative BMI | Continuous variable |
| Smoking history | Yes = 1, no = 0 |
| Chronic constipation | Yes = 1, no = 0 |
| Incarcerated hernia | Yes = 1, no = 0 |
| Polypropylene mesh patch | Yes = 1, no = 0 |
- Citation: Cao CP, Xiong H, Zhu ZH, Zhang JP. Clinical prediction model for inguinal hernia recurrence risk after transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair surgery in elderly patients. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(10): 121585
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i10/121585.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.121585