Risk factors for incarceration in groin hernia: a prospective observational study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Risk factors for incarceration in groin hernia: a prospective observational study

  • By

  • Hande Kandemir

  • Turgut Donmez

  • Ahmet Surek

  • Alpen Yahya Gumusoglu

  • Mehmet Karabulut

  • Ozden Canoz

  • Arif Kaya

  • April 12, 2025

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    Groin hernia is a common condition requiring surgery, with incarceration leading to serious morbidity and necessitating urgent intervention.

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    This study identified risk factors for incarceration in groin hernia patients, focusing on those presenting for emergency or elective surgery.

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    The study included 654 patients, revealing that 79.4% underwent elective surgery while 20.6% required emergency surgery.

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    Significant risk factors for emergency surgery included female gender, higher ASA scores, diabetes, and a history of abdominal surgery.

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    Statistical analysis showed that cardiovascular disease and previous gastrointestinal surgery increased the risk of emergency surgery.

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Risk factors for incarceration in groin hernia: a prospective observational study

  • by Hande Kandemir, Turgut Donmez, Ahmet Surek, Alpen Yahya Gumusoglu, Mehmet Karabulut, Ozden Canoz, Arif Kaya

  • April 12, 2025

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