Background Groin hernia is one of the most frequently encountered pathologies occurring in
old age and it is often the cause of emergency procedures. In our study we evaluate the …

The aim of the study was to determine risk factors for morbidity and mortality in patients older
than 80 years, compared to younger patients, who undergo emergency strangulated groin …

Introduction: While the proportion of emergency groin hernia repairs in developed countries
is 2.5–7.7%, the percentage in developing countries can be as high as 76.9%. The mortality …

Purpose Hernia repairs are a common surgical procedure, and are associated with a
significant cost. Despite the acceptance of the advantages of early elective hernia repairs …

Purpose The incidence of inguinal hernia is higher in elderly because of aging-related
diseases like prostatism, bronchitis, collagen laxity. A conservative management is common …

Purpose Groin herniorrhaphy is the most common operation performed by general
surgeons. Annually, more than 20 million groin hernias are repaired worldwide. The general …

BACKGROUND: Hernia characteristics and patient factors associated with acute compared
with elective groin hernia surgery are unknown. STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective study of …

Patients with groin herniae do not always seek medical advice and, when listed for surgery,
often wait many months for elective repair. We audited our emergency admissions for …

Purpose Emergency groin hernia is an understudied research field despite its severity
requiring emergency surgery associated with high postoperative morbidity and mortality …

Purpose The mortality following emergency groin hernia repair in Denmark is more than
twice as high (7%) as in comparable countries. This article describes in detail the population …