A study on the treatment of tension-free repair and traditional hernia repair of inguinal hernia in aged patients
- VernacularTitle:老年腹股沟疝无张力修补术与传统修补术的比较
- Author:
Haoran SHI
;
Lei HUA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hernia,inguinal;
Reoperation;
Aged
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2005;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To compare tension-free repair and traditional hernia repair of inguinal hernia in the elderly patients. Methods During the period from 2000 to 2001,84 aged patients of scheduled for repair of inguinal hernia were randomized to tension-free repair or traditional hernia repair. The patients were followed up for two years. Results Tension-free repair of inguinal hernia was a simple procedure causing less trauma and operative time, fewer complications and recurrence. Conclusion Tension-free repair of inguinal hernia is superior to traditional hernia repair in the elderly patients.
