International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Call for Papers | Fully Refereed | Open Access | Double Blind Peer Reviewed

ISSN: 2319-7064


Downloads: 114 | Views: 327

Research Paper | Medicine Science | Nigeria | Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014 | Popularity: 6.7 / 10


     

Inguinal Hernia: A 7 Year Experience in a Secondary Hospital Damaturu North Eastern Nigeria

Aliyu S., Ibrahim A. G, Ali N., Lawan A. M.


Abstract: Background: Globally, inguinal hernia is the most common type of abdominal wall hernias. Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common general surgical operations second only to appendicectomy. Access to surgical repair is limited resulting in many patients developing long- standing inguinoscrotal hernias associated with higher morbidity and mortality. Patient and Methods: The study reviewed inguinal hernia patients aged 10years and above managed between January 2007 and December 2013. Results: A total of 424 patients had inguinal hernial repair age ranged from 10 90 years with a median of 37 years. Four hundred and four were males while 20 were females with a male to female ratio of 20.2: 1. Two hundred and eighty seven were farmers, 59 were laborers and artisans. The duration of symptoms ranged from 3 weeks to 26 years. Coexisting medical conditions were hypertension in 46 and diabetes in 21. There were 317 indirect hernias, 78 were direct hernias. At diagnosis, 84 were obstructed while 9 were strangulated. Complicated hernias were operated as emergencies. Anesthetic techniques were local in157, spinal 113. Nylon Darning in 444 hernias and in 3 mesh used. There were 6 bowel resection and anostomosis. The postoperative complications included surgical site wound infection, and scrotal hematoma. There were 3 deaths.


Keywords: Inguinal Hernia, open surgery, Outcome, Developing Country


Edition: Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014


Pages: 1707 - 1810



Make Sure to Disable the Pop-Up Blocker of Web Browser




Text copied to Clipboard!
Aliyu S., Ibrahim A. G, Ali N., Lawan A. M., "Inguinal Hernia: A 7 Year Experience in a Secondary Hospital Damaturu North Eastern Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014, pp. 1707-1810, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SEP14679, DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SEP14679



Similar Articles

Downloads: 0

Case Studies, Medicine Science, India, Volume 11 Issue 7, July 2022

Pages: 1234 - 1238

A Case Report on Fetal Distress due to Anaemia during Pregnancy

Pooja Kumari Rai, Kader Khan

Share this Article

Downloads: 1 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Case Studies, Medicine Science, Indonesia, Volume 11 Issue 2, February 2022

Pages: 71 - 74

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Precipitating Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Controlled Diabetes Mellitus Patient: A Case Report

Nyoman Angga Santosa, Dewi Catur Wulandari

Share this Article

Downloads: 1 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Case Studies, Medicine Science, India, Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022

Pages: 360 - 361

Lymphoepithelioma-Like Carcinoma of the Breast: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge

Dr. Kanmathareddy Amulya, Dr. P. Sateesha Reddy, Dr. Ravi Kiran, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, Korumilli

Share this Article

Downloads: 1 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Case Studies, Medicine Science, India, Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2023

Pages: 1028 - 1030

Traumatic Brain Injury in Pediatric Patients Clinicoradiological Evaluation along with Outcome Assessment

Nikhil Khantal, Vivek Kankane, Aditya Shrivastava, Avinash Sharma

Share this Article

Downloads: 2 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙2

Research Paper, Medicine Science, India, Volume 12 Issue 5, May 2023

Pages: 50 - 54

Clinical Trials on New Therapeutic Agents: Understanding the Importance of Evidence - Based Medicine

Lakavath Kalyani

Share this Article
Top