Inguinal hernia: follow or repair?

Adv Surg. 2014:48:1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.yasu.2014.05.017.

Abstract

Observation is an acceptable management strategy for asymptomatic and minimally symptomatic inguinal hernias because it is safe. The rate of hernia accident is very low and is not an indication for surgery. However, patients who present to their physician with a hernia will almost certainly undergo a hernia repair if they live long enough.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00263250.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Abdominal Pain / prevention & control
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Hernia, Inguinal / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Inguinal / epidemiology
  • Hernia, Inguinal / etiology
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Sex Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Watchful Waiting* / economics

Associated data

  • ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT00263250