Indirect Inguinal Hernia
Conditions
Keywords
Inguinal hernia, Inguinal ring, Histology, Hernioplasty, Lichtenstein
Brief summary
The histology of the internal inguinal ring in patients with indirect hernia submitted to elective surgery was studied. In contrast with recently published studies, the investigators believe that histological findings of the internal inguinal ring would reflect those associated and expected with normal aging.
Interventions
PROCEDURELichtenstein hernioplasty
* Mesh hernioplasty * Ultrapro mesh (Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson)
Sponsors
Cirujanos la Serena
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
15 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male gender * Older than 15 years-of-age * Unilateral indirect inguinal hernia * Non-smokers * Non-diabetics * Non-connective tissue conditions * Primary inguinal hernia
Exclusion criteria
* Female gender * Younger than 15 years-of-age * Bilateral inguinal hernia * Direct or combined direct-indirect inguinal hernia * Femoral hernia * Smokers * Diabetics * Other connective tissue diseases * Recurrent inguinal hernia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Histology of the internal inguinal ring | 6 months | Histology and histological findings of the internal inguinal ring in patients submitted to elective surgical reparation of an indirect inguinal hernia |
Countries
Chile
Outcome results
None listed