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01-06-2007 | Original Article

Outcome of day-case inguinal hernia in elderly patients: how safe is it?

Authors: Surajit Sinha, G. Srinivas, J. Montgomery, D. DeFriend

Published in: Hernia | Issue 3/2007

Abstract

Introduction

Inguinal hernia repair is well established as a day-case procedure but little is reported about the outcome for elderly patients.

Methods

A retrospective study was undertaken to compare a study group of patients aged 70 and above with a controlled group of patients aged less than 65 who had day-case inguinal hernia repair (Lichtenstein repair) between January 1996 and December 2004.

Results

A total of 588 patients (282 in the elderly group and 306 in the control group) were studied. Although there were a larger number of higher-risk (ASA III) patients in the elderly group (P < 0.001), unplanned admission, postoperative symptoms, and satisfaction were comparable with those for the younger group.

Conclusion

Day-case inguinal hernia repair can be safely offered to patients aged 70 and above.

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Title: Outcome of day-case inguinal hernia in elderly patients: how safe is it?
Authors: Surajit Sinha
G. Srinivas
J. Montgomery
D. DeFriend
Publication date: 01-06-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 3/2007
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0220-9

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Outcome of day-case inguinal hernia in elderly patients: how safe is it?

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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