Adult cases of inguinal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
Use of the lightweight mesh
Use of the heavyweight mesh
Sponsors
Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Cases scheduled to undergo inguinal hernia repair in Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: In case other surgical management than mesh-plug method is employed. Strangulation of hernia. Cases of recurrent hernia. In case lumber anesthesia is needed. Those who underwent hernia repair of the other side within a year. Those who needed a constant use of painkillers due to other chronic diseases. In case significant changes are needed in the planning of surgery (e.g. femoral hernia). Those who cannot understand the concept of the study (e.g. dementia or mental disorders). Patients who cannot respond our scheduled questionnaire after the surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Occurrence and/or magnitude of chronic pain and discomfort after inguinal hernia repair. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Recurrence of hernia Occurrence of postoperative infectious complications. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactShunichiro Komatsu
Nagoya Daini Red Cross Hospital Surgery
Outcome results
None listed