Indirect inguinal hernia. Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Informed consent to participate in the study candidates for elective indirect inguinal hernia surgery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Cases of hernia resulting from ascites due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. Patients who have undergone surgery following hernia recurrence. The concurrent presence of femoral hernia or direct inguinal hernia in patients. The presence of infection and cases of strangulation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The determination of recurrence rate in patients. Timepoint: 1, 4, 12, 24, and 48 weeks after surgery. Method of measurement: History and physical examination: The patient's complaint of symptom recurrence in appearance, as well as the examining physician's observation of a bulge in the area upon visual inspection, and the presence of a palpable hernia during manual examination. Additionally, the ultrasound report by the radiologist confirms the findings.;Determination of the frequency distribution of postoperative complications (postoperative pain, seroma, hematoma, wound infection, and numbness in the surgical area). Timepoint: 2 weeks after surgery. Method of measurement: physical examination. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determination of the average length of hospital stay. Timepoint: Day of discharge. Method of measurement: Review of the patient's file and measurement of the time interval.;Determination of the average intensity of postoperative pain. Timepoint: On the first day after surgery and on the day of discharge. Method of measurement: History and physical examination (VAS scale): Moderate postoperative pain was defined as intermittent inguinal pain that does not interfere with daily activities, while severe pain was described as persistent groin pain that significantly disrupts daily activities.;Determination of the average time to return to daily life. Timepoint: 1, 4, and 12 weeks after surgery. Method of measurement: Questioning the patients. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences