Background Current recommendations for hernia treatment suggest applying techniques
aimed at reducing postoperative pain in patients experiencing intense preoperative pain …

In the Swedish Hernia Register 2834 inguinal hernia repairs in 2583 patients were
registered in the county of Uppsala 1998–2004. In May 2005 the 2421 patients still alive …

Hernia repair one of the most frequently performed operations in general surgery. With the
introduction of tension-free mesh repair, recurrence rates dropped well below 5% for open …

Introduction The aim of the present study was to assess the variation of self-reported pain
over a period of 2 years in three groups of patients with no, moderate and severe pain at 3 …

Objective To determine the incidence of groin pain 1 year after inguinal herniorrhaphy and
to assess the influence of chronic groin pain on function. Summary Background Data The …

BACKGROUND: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures in
man. Immediate postoperative pain is an important issue that can delay hospital discharge …

Background Aim of this study was to analyze long-term sequelae, risk factors, and
satisfaction after inguinal hernia primary repair. Methods A postal questionnaire was mailed …

Background Pain remains a significant clinical problem after inguinal hernia repair. We
prospectively assessed post-surgical pain following herniorrhaphy in 1,440 operations with …

Background. Chronic postherniorrhaphy groin pain is defined as pain lasting> 6 months
after surgery, which is one of the most important complications occurring after inguinal …

Background Chronic pain after inguinal hernioplasty is the foremost side-effect up to 10–
30% of patients. Mesh fixation may influence on the incidence of chronic pain after open …