Carbonell Equation (RDR)

Love et al., Am J Surg 2023

CT-based

How it is calculated

The RDR is calculated by taking the sum of the widths of the right and left rectus abdominis muscles and dividing that by the maximal width of the hernia defect.

RDR = (Right Rectus + Left Rectus) / Hernia Defect Width

CT Measurements

Right Rectus Width (cm)

Left Rectus Width (cm)

Hernia Defect Width (cm)