Erratum to: Hernia (2012) 16:261–267 DOI 10.1007/s10029-012-0911-8

The authors would like to correct the error in the “Classification” section of the original publication. The first point under “Type III” should read as “Type IIIa: clinical seroma lasting more than 6 months”.

The complete paragraph is given below:

  • Type III: Minor seroma-related complications: symptomatic seromas that may need medical treatment.

Minor complications include:

  • Type IIIa: clinical seroma lasting more than 6 months

  • Type IIIb: Esthetic complaints of the patient due to seroma

  • Type IIIc: Important discomfort that does not allow activity to the patient

  • Type IIId: Pain

  • Type IIIe: Superficial infection with cellulitis