groin hernia inguinal hernia
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Ziekenhuisvoorzieningen Gelderse Vallei
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age of 18 years or older 2. An unilateral primary inguinal hernia. 3. Adequate follow-up possible
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Incarcerated inguinal hernia 2. Recurrent inguinal hernia 3. Local inguinal inflammation 4. Concurrent femoral hernia 5. ASA 4 or more 6. Adequate follow-up impossible 7. Previous inguinal surgery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Objectives: Primary: - Alternation in the painscore on the Visual Analog Scale and the 0-6 point Verbal Descriptor Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Objectives: Secundary: - Occurrence of hernia inguinalis recurrence objectified by physical examination and/or ultrasound. - Complications; for example recurring haemorrhage and infections - Alternation in the quality of life measured by the SF-36 questionaire. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed