Do all Inguinal Hernias Need Surgery?
Journal Title: Journal of Health and Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: For hernias that aren’t painful, choosing watchful waiting instead of immediate surgery isn’t tied to any long-term health problems. Many patients who took a wait-and-see approach with the groin bulges ended up eventually getting surgery when their hernias grew too big or started causing pain. Methodology: Watchful waiting were followed up at 6 months and annually and watched for hernia symptoms; repair patients received standard open tension-free Lichtenstein repair and were followed up at 3 and 6 months and annually. Results: Watchful waiting is an acceptable option for men with minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias. Delaying surgical repair until symptoms increase is safe because acute hernia incarcerations occur rarely.
Authors and Affiliations
Ettore Gagliano, Antonio Querci, Domenica Paparo, Maribel Cristina Sanchez
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