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Hernia in northern Jordan. Some epidemiological considerations
S el Qaderi1, K I Aligharaibeh, I B Hani
1Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid.
Tropical and Geographical Medicine
|July 1, 1992
Summary
This study analyzed 1,722 primary hernia repairs, finding inguinal hernias most common. Results align with literature, suggesting typical trends in Jordanian hospitals.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Hernias are common surgical conditions requiring epidemiological analysis.
- Understanding hernia prevalence and characteristics is crucial for public health and surgical planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiological features of 1,722 primary hernia repairs over five years.
- To compare findings with existing literature and establish regional relevance.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient data from a Jordanian hospital.
- Inclusion of all age groups undergoing primary hernia repair.
Main Results:
- Inguinal hernias constituted over 84% of all cases.
- 60% of hernias were right-sided; less than 5% were bilateral.
- The male to female ratio was 4.3:1 overall and 8.2:1 for inguinal hernias.
Conclusions:
- The epidemiological profile of hernias in this series is consistent with global data.
- Findings are likely representative of large community hospitals in Jordan.