Groin Hernias in Women

Overview

Journal Hernia

Publisher Springer

Date 2008 Jan 25

PMID 18214638

Citations 32

Authors

A E Kark

M Kurzer

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Abstract

A consecutive series of 255 women with primary groin hernias repaired electively over a five-year period, was reviewed. There were 271 hernias; the majority, 182 (67%) were indirect inguinal hernias, 35 (14%) were direct, and 54 (20%) were femoral. There were no major post-op complications and no recurrences. Most patients presented with a swelling but in 13 cases there was pre-operative discomfort only. Groin pain in women should arouse suspicion of an occult hernia. Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia is easier than in men, and as effective.

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