Low incidence of recurrence and chronic pain after groin hernia repair in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The best operative management of groin hernia in adolescents is uncertain. The aim of this systematic review was to assess recurrence and chronic pain after mesh versus non-mesh repair for groin hernia in adolescents.

Methods

A systematic search was done in PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL in May 2022 for studies reporting postoperative chronic pain (≥6 months) or recurrence after groin hernia repair in adolescents aged 10-17 years. We included randomized controlled trials and observational studies on primary unilateral or bilateral groin hernia repair. Risk of bias was assessed with the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Meta-analysis of the incidence of recurrence was conducted. This review is reported according to PRISMA guideline.

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SUBMITTER: Reistrup H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10220125 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature