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Risk calculation of post-operative pain emergence in inguinal hernia repair conducted with the use of the Lichtenstein method
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Abstract
Material and methods: The risk of post-operative pain emergence was calculated according to the operation technique, at the same time paying attention to nerve identification, patient’s age and hernia type. The results were compared with literature relations.
Results: Based on a statistic analysis it was confirmed that the only reason for the emergence of postoperative pain is the placement of a tension mesh.
Abstract
Material and methods: The risk of post-operative pain emergence was calculated according to the operation technique, at the same time paying attention to nerve identification, patient’s age and hernia type. The results were compared with literature relations.
Results: Based on a statistic analysis it was confirmed that the only reason for the emergence of postoperative pain is the placement of a tension mesh.
Keywords
hernia; pain; risk; Lichtenstein; tension
About this articleTitle
Risk calculation of post-operative pain emergence in inguinal hernia repair conducted with the use of the Lichtenstein method
Journal
Chirurgia Polska (Polish Surgery)
Issue
Pages
218-222
Published online
2008-02-12
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Bibliographic record
Chirurgia Polska 2007;9(4):218-222.
Keywords
hernia
pain
risk
Lichtenstein
tension
Authors
Łukasz Łebkowski
Paweł Białek
Mariusz Uryszek
Artur Szubert
Robert Proczka
Jerzy Polański
