Comparative Outcomes of Groin Hernia Repair by Sex Among Medicare Beneficiaries.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare the rates of operative recurrence between male and female patients undergoing groin hernia repair.

Background data

Groin hernia repair is common but understudied in females. Limited prior work demonstrates worse outcomes among females.

Methods

Using Medicare claims, we performed a retrospective cohort study of adult patients who underwent elective groin hernia repair between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2017. We used a Cox proportional hazards model to evaluate the risk of operative recurrence up to 5 years following the index operation. Secondary outcomes included 30-day complications following surgery.

Results

Among 118,119 patients, females comprised the minority of patients (n=16,056, 13.6%). Compared with males, female patients wer

SUBMITTER: Ehlers AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10354208 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature