Prevalence, incidence, repair rate, and morbidity of groin hernias in Sierra Leone: cross-sectional household study
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DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac158
Abstract: Abstract Background Knowledge about the prevalence of groin hernias in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. Previous studies have demonstrated a higher incidence of the condition than the annual repair rate. This study aimed to investigate prevalence,… read more here.
Keywords: groin; per cent; prevalence; repair rate ... See more keywords
Mesh versus non-mesh repair of groin hernias: a rapid review.
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17721
Abstract: BACKGROUND Mesh is frequently utilized intraoperatively for the repair of groin hernias. However, patients may request non-mesh hernia repairs owing to adverse events reported in other mesh procedures. To inform surgical safety, this study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; non mesh; groin hernias; repair ... See more keywords