】ObjectiveTo review the recent studies on the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal incisional hernia. MethodsThe literatures in recent years on the etiological factor,pathology,epidemiology, diagnosis and therapeusis were reviewed and summarized. ResultsThe abdominal incisional hernia is a serious complication of abdominal operation which affect the patient’s quality of life severely. The etiological factors and treatments were complex. Conclusion Prophylaxis of abdominal incisional hernia is important. The tension free hernioplasty using synthetic materials is very popular and effective.