Modified Hernia Grading Scale to Stratify Surgical Site Occurrence after Open Ventral Hernia Repairs

Modification of the VHWG grading scale into a 3-level grading system would significantly improve the accuracy of predicting SSO after open ventral hernia repair. Grade 2 patients should include those with comorbidities and previous wound infections. Grade 3 patients should be stratified based on CDC definitions of wound contamination. This modified grading scale would significantly improve outcomes reporting after open ventral hernia repair.