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Groin hernias in women

Authors: A. E. Kark, M. Kurzer

Published in: Hernia | Issue 3/2008

Abstract

A consecutive series of 255 women with primary groin hernias repaired electively over a five-year period, was reviewed. There were 271 hernias; the majority, 182 (67%) were indirect inguinal hernias, 35 (14%) were direct, and 54 (20%) were femoral. There were no major post-op complications and no recurrences. Most patients presented with a swelling but in 13 cases there was pre-operative discomfort only. Groin pain in women should arouse suspicion of an occult hernia. Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia is easier than in men, and as effective.

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Title: Groin hernias in women
Authors: A. E. Kark
M. Kurzer
Publication date: 01-06-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0330-4

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