Risk factors for incarceration in groin hernia: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Groin hernia is one of the most common benign pathologies requiring surgical intervention. Incarcerated groin hernia is a cause of serious morbidity and mortality. In our study, we aimed to identify the risk factors for incarceration in patients with groin hernia and to better understand the factors associated with incarceration, we studied patients who applied to our clinic for groin hernia and underwent surgery.

Methods

A prospective observational study was performed, including all patients who applied to the general surgery out patient clinic or emergency department at Bakirköy Dr Sadi Konuk Training & Research Hospital and were diagnosed with groin or incarcerated groin hernia and underwent hernia repair surgery. Patients were divided into two groups; elective su

SUBMITTER: Kandemir H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11991942 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature