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[Inguinal and femoral hernia repair].

Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Klinikum Augsburg, Deutschland.
Der Chirurg (impact factor: 0.7). 05/2011; 82(5):451-64; quiz 465. DOI:10.1007/s00104-010-2050-z
Source: PubMed

ABSTRACT With an incidence of 200,000 new cases per year in Germany, inguinal hernia has a significant socioeconomic impact. The 2009 guidelines from the European Hernia Society established treatment recommendations. Hernia repair is based on reinforcing the posterior wall of the inguinal canal by suture or mesh repair by an anterior or posterior approach. Lightweight mesh reduces recurrence rates and is the treatment of choice even in primary hernias. Laparoscopic hernia repair is associated with specific risks but is superior in postoperative pain and earlier return to work.

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Keywords

European Hernia Society
 
Germany
 
Hernia
 
inguinal hernia
 
Laparoscopic hernia
 
posterior approach
 
posterior wall
 
primary hernias
 
recurrence rates
 
superior
 
suture
 
treatment recommendations
 

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