Groin hernia in adult men Digestive System Hernia
Conditions
Interventions
Information about the study is spread in the community through different means
radio announcement, personal contacts, church and so on. Individuals with groin hernia are invited for an information meeting and screening after that. Those who are found to be eligible study partici
Sponsors
Karolinska Institutet
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary, reducible groin hernia in adult males without significant comorbidities (ASA 1-2) 2. Aged 18 and older 3. Ability to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women and children 2. Recurrent hernia 3. Irreducible hernia 4. Comorbidity ASA 3 and above 5. Obvious alcohol or drug abuse 6. Known coagulation defect 7. Inability to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Recurrence is measured using a clinical examination at one year and three years postoperatively 2. Postoperative complication is measured using clinical examination at two weeks postoperatively | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Chronic pain is measured using a validated tool (the Inguinal Pain Questionnaire) at one year and three years 2. Patient satisfaction is assessed through a questionnaire based interview at one year and three years 3. Health outcomes are assessed through a questionnaire based interview at baseline and at one year and three years | — |
Countries
Sierra Leone
Outcome results
None listed