To identify the risk factors for incarceration in patients with groin hernia, emphasizing their importance in patient management.
Key Findings:
20.6% of patients underwent emergency surgery due to incarceration (p < 0.05).
Female patients had a significantly higher risk of emergency surgery (ODDS 3.20, 95% CI: 1.85–5.52).
Higher ASA scores (III) were associated with increased risk of emergency surgery (p < 0.01).
Diabetes was more prevalent in emergency cases (p = 0.037).
A history of abdominal surgery increased the risk of emergency surgery (p = 0.025).
Interpretation:
Identifying risk factors for incarceration can aid in prioritizing surgical interventions, especially in settings with long waiting lists, potentially improving patient outcomes.
Limitations:
Single-center study may limit generalizability and introduce selection bias.
Exclusion of patients under 18 and those without complete evaluations may affect the comprehensiveness of the findings.
Conclusion:
Understanding the risk factors for incarceration in groin hernia can improve patient management and surgical planning, suggesting areas for future research.
