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Published in: Hernia 3/2019

01-06-2019 | Inguinal Hernia | Invited commentary

Worldwide hernia repair: variations in the treatment of primary unilateral inguinal hernias in adults in the United Kingdom and in low- and middle-income countries

Authors: P. Estridge, D. L. Sanders, A. N. Kingsnorth

Published in: Hernia | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Introduction

In this invited commentary, we aim to quantify and explain the variation between, and also within, developed healthcare systems (using the UK as an example) and low- to middle-income countries (LMICs). Rather than including complex cases, we have looked only at ‘uncomplicated’ primary unilateral inguinal hernias, an area where limited variation may be identified.

Methods

Data were obtained from Hospital Episode Statistics and structured surveys in the United Kingdom and in low- and middle-income countries.

Conclusion

There is widespread variation in the repair of ‘uncomplicated’ primary inguinal hernias worldwide and within developed healthcare systems.
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Metadata
Title
Worldwide hernia repair: variations in the treatment of primary unilateral inguinal hernias in adults in the United Kingdom and in low- and middle-income countries
Authors
P. Estridge
D. L. Sanders
A. N. Kingsnorth
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer Paris
Keyword
Inguinal Hernia
Published in
Hernia / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-019-01960-6

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