INGUINAL HERNIOPLASTY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS UNDER LOCAL ANESTHESIA
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 18
Abstract
[b]OBJECTIVE:[/b] To evaluate the feasibility and safety of inguinal hernioplasty under local anesthesia in elderly patients with significant comorbidity. [b]METHODS: [/b]A prospective study of 68 patients requiring inguinal mesh hernioplasty for inguinal hernia was carried. One group comprising 34 patients under 60 years of age underwent inguinal mesh hernioplasty while the other group comprising 34 patients over 60 years of age. The comorbid conditions and complications were compared between both groups. [b]RESULTS[/b]: Inguinal mesh hernioplasty in elderly patients is more likely associated with comorbid conditions than younger patients in terms of hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular diseases, benign prostatic hyperplasia etc. [b]CONCLUSION:[/b] Elective inguinal mesh hernioplasty under local anesthesia has good results in elderly patients with significant comorbidities. Inguinal mesh hernioplasty under local anesthesia is safe and results in good success rate in elderly patients with significant comorbidities.
Authors and Affiliations
Shahi K. S, Geeta Bhandari, Bhuvan , Prashant , Sanjeev , Rakesh , Malvika
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- DOI 10.14260/jemds/2014/2518
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