Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 14, 2025

Application of a New Mesh Fixation Method in Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Published on: December 23, 2022
Risk factors for incarceration in groin hernia: a prospective observational study.
Hande Kandemir1,2, Turgut Donmez3, Ahmet Surek3
1Department of General Surgery, Adiyaman Kahta State Hospital, Adiyaman, Turkey. h.kandemir185@gmail.com.
Female gender, chronic cough, constipation, and larger defect width are key risk factors for groin hernia incarceration, necessitating urgent surgical intervention. Understanding these factors aids in predicting and managing this serious condition.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Abdominal Wall Surgery
- Hernia Repair
Background:
- Groin hernia is a common surgical pathology.
- Incarcerated groin hernia leads to significant morbidity and mortality.
- Identifying risk factors for incarceration is crucial for patient management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors for groin hernia incarceration.
- To understand factors associated with incarceration in patients undergoing hernia surgery.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study of 654 patients with groin or incarcerated groin hernia.
- Patients divided into elective (hernia repair) and emergency (incarcerated hernia) surgery groups.
- Multivariate logistic regression analysis to determine risk factors for incarceration.
Main Results:
- Increased defect width (EHS classification) significantly associated with incarcerated hernia.
- Female gender, femoral hernia type, chronic cough, and chronic constipation identified as independent risk factors for incarceration.
Conclusions:
- Female gender, chronic cough, chronic constipation, femoral hernia type, and increased defect diameter are independent risk factors for groin hernia incarceration.
- These factors predict the need for urgent surgery due to incarceration.
More Related Videos
03:49Anogenital Distance and Perineal Measurements of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse POP Quantification System
Published on: September 20, 2018
07:41Quantification of Levator Ani Hiatus Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Males and Females with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Published on: April 17, 2019
Related Concept Videos
Appendicitis-I: Introduction
Etiology: Appendicitis can arise from various causes, primarily rooted in the obstruction of the appendix lumen. Factors contributing to this obstruction include fecal accumulation, lymphoid hyperplasia and, in...
Factors Affecting the Risk of Infection
The integrity and count of the white blood cells help the body resist pathogens and fight infection. When impaired, it reduces the body's resistance to pathogens. The acidic pH levels of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary tracts, and skin...
Abdominal Regions and Quadrants
The simpler quadrants approach, which is more commonly used in medicine, subdivides the cavity with one horizontal and one vertical line that intersects at the patient's umbilicus (navel). The four...
Esophageal Strictures-I: Introduction
Etiology
The primary cause of esophageal strictures is long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), accounting for about 70 to 80% of adult cases. Chronic acid reflux can lead to injury and scarring of the esophageal lining, culminating in...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease II: Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly known as IBD, refers to a collection of disorders that lead to persistent inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two types of IBD are ulcerative colitis, which impacts the colon, and Crohn's disease, which can involve any part of the gastrointestinal segment.
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a chronic, systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that predominantly affects the gastrointestinal tract. It is marked by...
Esophageal Perforation-I: Introduction
The location of esophageal perforation can vary, occurring anywhere along the esophagus....