Are current techniques of inguinal hernia repair optimal? A survey in the United Kingdom.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl
; 73(6): 341-5, 1991 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-1759760
ABSTRACT
Data was collected on the techniques currently employed in adult inguinal hernia repair by means of a postal questionnaire to consultants in four Regional Health Authorities in England. Questionnaires were returned by 240 consultants (85%). This identified a considerable range in methods of repair, with a Moloney nylon darn being the sole method used by 35% of consultants, and the Shouldice technique, either alone or in combination with other methods, being used by 20%. Overall, 51% employ a subcuticular suture for skin closure, and traditional skin sutures are used by 31%. There was no association between consultant's date of qualification or subspecialty and type of repair. Consultants qualifying after 1969 are most likely to use a subcuticular suture. Some 14% of all consultants and 19% of those qualifying since 1969 employ a Shouldice procedure and a subcuticular suture.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Hérnia Inguinal
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1991
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Article