- Reliability of shear wave elastography measurements of the linea alba: an intraclass correlation and Bland-Altman analysis. [Journal Article]BMC Womens Health. 2026 Jul 28; 26(1).BW
- CONCLUSIONS: Shear-wave elastography (SWE) demonstrated acceptable-to-good reproducibility under standardized conditions, although reliability varied according to examiner and anatomical location. Averaging three repeated measurements improved intra-rater reliability, while inter-rater reliability was highest at BL2 and lowest at AB5. These findings require confirmation in larger studies.
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- Letter to the editor about the article: "Hypopressive exercises for diastasis recti and pelvic floor symptoms in postpartum women: A randomized trial". [Letter]Braz J Phys Ther. 2026 Oct 21; 31(1):101667. [Online ahead of print]BJ
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- Predicting postpartum diastasis recti abdominis using early-pregnancy abdominal wall ultrasound radiomics. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The clinical-radiomics model and risk scoring system accurately predicted DRA at 42 days postpartum and enabled early risk stratification, providing a quantitative basis for individualized intervention and follow-up. This is a single-center study; the findings require validation in independent multicenter cohorts before clinical implementation.
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- Efficacy of adding fascial manipulation to neuromuscular electrical stimulation and sling exercise for postpartum diastasis recti: A randomized controlled trial. [Journal Article]Complement Ther Med. 2026 Oct 11; 103:103443. [Online ahead of print]CT
- CONCLUSIONS: Adding fascial manipulation to NMES plus sling exercise yields robust benefits for pain relief and pelvic tilt correction, with nominal effects on IRD and pelvic floor function; the proposed fascial mechanism remains unconfirmed.
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- Association between Delivery Mode and Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Women. [Journal Article]Niger J Clin Pract. 2026 Sep 01; 29(9):1057-1062.NJ
- CONCLUSIONS: Compared with vaginal delivery, the likelihood of developing postpartum DRA was higher in the cesarean section group.
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- Totally Endoscopic Sublay Repair for Postpartum Diastasis Recti Using Staplers: Surgical Technique and Preliminary Outcomes. [Journal Article]J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2026 Sep 22; :10926429261491147. [Online ahead of print]JL
- CONCLUSIONS: Totally endoscopic sublay repair using staplers is a feasible, safe, and effective option for the correction of mild-to-moderate postpartum diastasis recti. While short-term outcomes are favorable, long-term efficacy and durability require validation through larger studies with extended follow-up.
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- Population-based ultrasound reference values for inter-rectus distance: threshold prevalence, percentiles, and the limitations of fixed cutoffs. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: IRD is a continuous anatomical characteristic exhibiting considerable normal variation among adult women. A maximal IRD of up to 5 cm may be regarded as being within the upper tail of the population reference distribution. Fixed cutoff values should be proportionate to clinical symptoms, in order to prevent unnecessary interventions. Altogether, our findings provide population-based reference data for interpreting IRD measurements.
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- Subcutaneous onlay laparoscopic approach (SCOLA) for ventral hernia with concomitant diastasis recti: a single-center experience. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: SCOLA appears safe and feasible for simultaneous ventral hernia and DR repair in selected patients, with acceptable early morbidity, high satisfaction, and low early recurrence. The small sample size, single-center methodology, and short follow-up period pose notable constraints on the strength and validity of the conclusions that can be drawn.
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- Does it work? comparing short-term physical performance following treatment of diastasis recti using army physical fitness test outcomes. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: In this selected cohort involving a uniquely active population consisting of military soldiers, descriptive summaries did not show clear unadjusted separation in short-term physical fitness test performance across management groups. Due to limitations of this study, these findings should be viewed as hypothesis-generating occupational observations rather than as evidence of comparative effectiveness, equivalence, or lack of benefit from operative repair.
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- A multitask deep learning framework for the automated quantification of abdominal tissue morphology on ultrasound and the therapeutic monitoring of diastasis recti abdominis. [Journal Article]Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2026 Aug 01; 16(8):634.QI
- CONCLUSIONS: The proposed multitask model enabled automated multitissue quantification on abdominal ultrasound images with strong agreement with expert measurements. It may support reproducible diagnosis and longitudinal monitoring of patients with DRA. Meanwhile, its ability to monitor treatment-related changes, particularly increases in short-term muscle thickness and reductions in subcutaneous fat, should be interpreted cautiously and validated in larger controlled studies.
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- Long-term psychosocial benefits after combined abdominoplasty and breast surgery in postpartum women: A prospective 12-month study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The mommy makeover is associated with substantial and sustained gains in physical and psychological quality of life in postpartum women. These findings support the procedure's role as a holistic, patient-centered intervention that extends beyond cosmetic restoration to include measurable psychosocial recovery. Larger controlled studies are warranted to further validate these results and refine patient selection criteria.
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- Wide-Rectus Abdominis Fascia Advancement: A Method for Treatment of Global Abdominal Wall Distention. [Journal Article]Eplasty. 2026; 26:e4.E
- CONCLUSIONS: The WRAFA technique helps redefine the patient's waistline while addressing functional muscular dystonia, ultimately providing excellent aesthetic and functional improvements.
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- The Anatomy of the Human Linea Alba: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. [Journal Article]Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2026 Jul; 14(7):e7935.PR
- CONCLUSIONS: Although some structural patterns of the linea alba are consistent, major gaps remain regarding its variability and modifying factors.
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