A Study of Incidence of Different Types of Groin Hernias in Adults
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical pathologies. Research studies on clinical factors predisposing a person for the development of inguinal hernia, however, remain scarce. Aim: This study aims to study the incidence and causes of different types of groin hernias in adults and to observe and analyze the complications of hernia repair. Materials and Methods: A total of 157 cases of groin hernias which were treated in the Department of Surgery, Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital, Tirunelveli, were studied. Results: About 97.4% were inguinal hernias and 2.52% were of femoral type. About 6.4% were recurrent hernias. Groin hernias are 20 times more common in men than women. The incidence of femoral hernias in female is 28.6%, whereas in men it is only 1.33%. About 21% of cases were seen in the age group between 41 and 50 years. Majority of groin hernias were managed by modified Bassini method (73.65%). Conclusion: Groin hernias are 20 times more common in men than women. The incidence of groin hernias in women is 4.46%. The ratio of direct-to-indirect inguinal hernias in men is about 1:3. No case of direct hernia was seen in females.
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J Sulaiman, Sugirtharaj J Sahayam, S Senthurpandian, Heber Anandan
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