Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia, Inguinal Hernia, Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
Conditions
Brief summary
It is known that strangulation or necrosis of the intestine within the hernia sac of inguinal hernia increases mortality and morbidity in patients. However, the risks of incarceration in hernias have not been fully revealed.To better understand the factors associated with incarceration in inguinal hernia, the investigators will examine patients who will apply to our clinic for inguinal hernia and undergo elective and emergency inguinal hernia surgery.
Detailed description
A prospective study will be conducted for 2 years, involving all adult patients who have applied to the general surgery outpatient clinic of Bakırköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, diagnosed with inguinal hernia, and who have applied to the emergency diagnosed with incarcerated inguinal hernia and underwent hernia repair surgery.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Ages between 18-80 * Primary and recurrent inguinal hernias * Incarcerated / strangulated inguinal hernias
Exclusion criteria
* Younger than 18, older than 80 * Pregnancy * Mental retardation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hernia defect size | 2 hours after physical examination | Measurement of fascial defect causing the hernia, using USG or CT |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 1 years | Frequent episodes without defecation lasting more than 3 days |
| Age | up to 24 weeks | Patients age |
| Body Mass Index | up to 24 weeks | Patients weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed