Inguinal hernia and a single strenuous event.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 78(4): 367-8, 1996 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-8712653
ABSTRACT
A study of 129 consecutive patients, who had a total of 145 inguinal hernias, showed that in only 7% of the patients was the hernia subjectively attributable to a single muscular strain. Guidelines are suggested to assist in assessing 'cause' in claims for industrial injury in such patients.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sprains and Strains
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Hernia, Inguinal
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Occupational Diseases
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
Year:
1996
Document type:
Article