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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2] [3]

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of inguinal hernia include avoid increasing intra-abdominal pressure, prevent constipation, usage of monofilament stainless steel wire for suturing technique.

Secondary Prevention

  • Effective measures for secondary prevention of recurrence of inguinal hernia after surgery include:[1]
    • Avoid increasing (especially sharp) intra-abdominal pressure
    • Prevent constipation
    • Normalize body weight by observing a hypocaloric diet and expanding physical activity
    • Tension-free repairs
    • Plug repairs
    • Prevention of infected groin hernia repairs
    • Usage of monofilament stainless steel wire for suturing technique
    • Smoking cessation
    • Endoscopic / laparoscopic technique
    • Large-pore mesh


References

  1. Gopal, Sri Vengadesh; Warrier, Achuthan (2013). "Recurrence after groin hernia repair-revisited". International Journal of Surgery. 11 (5): 374–377. doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2013.03.012. ISSN 1743-9191.

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