inguinal hernia. Unilateral or unspecified inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: all male patients with Primary Inguinal Hernia who are candidates for elective hernioplasty with mesh. Exclusion criteria: patients younger than 18 years old; patients with a recurrent, strangulated, giant scrotal or femoral hernia; patients who are indicated for emergency hernia surgery; patients with a history of diabetes mellitus; patients with underlying heart, liver, renal disease, AIDS or malignancy; patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores more than II; patients treated with glucocorticoid; patients with allergy to the given antibiotic; patients taking some antibiotic 3 days prior to surgery; Use of drain; refusing to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Surgical site infection. Timepoint: 1, 6-8 and 12 weeks after operation. Method of measurement: Clinical exam, culture and questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Islamic Azad University, Najafabad Branch