Activity of metalloproteinases and adiponectin in obese patients— a possible factor of incisional hernias after bariatric procedures肥胖患者体内金属蛋白酶和脂联素的活性——肥胖手术后造成切口疝的可能因素

Metalloproteinases are a key component of the pathogenesis of abdominal hernias. Obesity is considered a risk factor in herniogenesis and hernia recurrence. The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum concentrations of metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), MMP-9, MMP-13, and adiponectin in morbidly obese and nonoverweight controls.