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Shouldice hernia repair--a five year audit

W A Tanner1, C Y Ng

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Meath Hospital, Dublin.

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|January 1, 1993
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This study of 96 inguinal hernia repairs found no inguinal recurrences. Femoral recurrence was noted, and hospital stays decreased over five years.

Area of Science:

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Inguinal hernias are common surgical conditions.
  • Standardized repair methods aim to minimize recurrence and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of a specific inguinal hernia repair technique.
  • To assess complication and recurrence rates in a consecutive series of patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 96 inguinal hernia repairs.
  • Standardized surgical repair method used by a single general surgeon.
  • Follow-up ranging from one month to five and a half years.

Main Results:

  • Zero inguinal hernia recurrences reported.
  • One femoral hernia recurrence observed, potentially linked to the repair method.

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  • A decrease in average hospital stay over the study period.

    • Conclusions:

    • The utilized surgical technique demonstrates a low recurrence rate for inguinal hernias.
    • Further investigation into femoral recurrence and technique modification may be warranted.
    • Efficiency of care, indicated by reduced hospital stay, has improved.