Outcomes After Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair Performed by Associate Clinicians vs Medical Doctors in Sierra Leone
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.32681
Abstract: Key Points Question Is groin hernia repair task sharing between medical doctors (MDs) and associate clinicians (ACs; health care workers corresponding to an educational level between that of a nurse and an MD) in Sierra… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; hernia repair; associate clinicians; medical doctors ... See more keywords
Recurrence Rates After Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Women: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.3102
Abstract: Importance To our knowledge, a systematic review has not yet been performed that specifically addresses the management of inguinal hernia in women. Recurrence after repair of inguinal hernia is not unusual in women and may… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; recurrence rates; inguinal hernia; hernia women ... See more keywords
Association Between High-Deductible Health Plans and Hernia Acuity.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7567
Abstract: Importance About half of people younger than 65 years with private insurance are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). While these plans entail substantially higher out-of-pocket costs for patients with chronic medical conditions who… read more here.
Keywords: health; strangulated hernia; hdhp; incarcerated strangulated ... See more keywords
Risk of Reoperation for Recurrence After Elective Primary Groin and Ventral Hernia Repair by Supervised Residents.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.7502
Abstract: Importance Surgical training involves letting residents operate under supervision. Since hernia repair is a common procedure worldwide, it is a frequent part of the surgical curriculum. Objective To assess the risk of reoperation for recurrence… read more here.
Keywords: reoperation; ventral hernia; hernia repair; supervised residents ... See more keywords
Year-Over-Year Ventral Hernia Recurrence Rates and Risk Factors.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.0233
Abstract: Importance Recurrence is one of the most challenging adverse events after ventral hernia repair as it impacts quality of life, utilization of resources, and subsequent need for re-repair. Rates of recurrence range from 30% to… read more here.
Keywords: year; cumulative events; risk; hernia ... See more keywords
Surgical Approach and Long-Term Recurrence After Ventral Hernia Repair
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.1696
Abstract: Key Points Question How do long-term operative recurrence rates for anterior abdominal wall (ventral) hernia compare after robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open hernia repairs? Findings This cohort study of Medicare claims data identified 161 415 patients who… read more here.
Keywords: hernia repair; long term; repair; hernia ... See more keywords
Use of Biologic and Biosynthetic Mesh for Ventral Hernia Repair in Current Practice.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.5293
Abstract: Importance Originally developed for use in contaminated fields, there is growing evidence against the use of biologic and biosynthetic mesh in ventral hernia repair. However, its prevalence and patterns of use in current practice are… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthetic mesh; use; repair; hernia ... See more keywords
Enhanced chitosan and Carboxymethylcellulose scaffolds with natural fiber reinforcement for hernia repair meshes
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DOI: 10.1002/app.56326
Abstract: Chitosan (Chi) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) scaffolds, with and without reinforcement by Luffa cylindrica (Lc) or Asclepias curassavica (Ac), were synthesized to evaluate their potential application as hernia repair meshes. These meshes are crucial as they… read more here.
Keywords: reinforcement; hernia repair; hernia; repair meshes ... See more keywords
Randomized clinical trial of mesh fixation with glue or sutures for Lichtenstein hernia repair
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10488
Abstract: Pain is the most likely reason for delay in resuming normal activities after groin hernia repair. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether the use of glue to fix the mesh instead… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; clinical trial; hernia repair; randomized clinical ... See more keywords
Randomized clinical trial comparing total extraperitoneal with Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair (TEPLICH trial)
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11230
Abstract: Chronic pain is reported after 10–35 per cent of inguinal hernia operations. The aim was to compare quality of life (QoL) after total extraperitoneal (TEP) and Lichtenstein hernia repairs in the setting of an RCT… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; clinical trial; trial; total extraperitoneal ... See more keywords
Guidelines for treatment of umbilical and epigastric hernias from the European Hernia Society and Americas Hernia Society
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11489
Abstract: Umbilical and epigastric hernia repairs are frequently performed surgical procedures with an expected low complication rate. Nevertheless, the optimal method of repair with best short‐ and long‐term outcomes remains debatable. The aim was to develop… read more here.
Keywords: hernia; umbilical epigastric; hernia society; guidelines treatment ... See more keywords