Hernia
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Lightweight mesh linked to longer LOS, worse QOL
Lightweight mesh was associated with more surgical site infection and longer hospital stay following open ventral hernia repair, compared with...
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Mesh fixation method had no impact on chronic postop pain in TAPP
A study has shown mesh fixation technique is not a factor in persistent pain after transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) groin hernia surgery.
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Pain after hernia repair shows improvement at 6 months
Patients who have undergone open ventral abdominal hernia repair see significant improvements in some self-reported pain measures at 6 or more...
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Telephone calls improve long-term follow-up after hernia repair
Follow-up telephone calls can significantly improve the collection of long-term patient-reported outcomes following ventral hernia repair.
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Light and heavy mesh deliver similar outcomes and QOL for lap inguinal repair
A large, long-term study of patients who had laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs found that the weight of mesh used was not a significant factor...
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Risk models for hernia recurrence don’t hold up to external validation
Five common variable selection strategies failed to produce a statistical model that accurately predicted ventral hernia recurrence.
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Ultrasound effective in diagnosing occult hernia in women
ORLANDO – Physical exam plus ultrasound is a low-cost, noninvasive way to diagnose occult hernia in women with unexplained chronic pelvic pain.
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Simulation model favors hernia surgery over watchful waiting
Surgical repair of ventral hernias at time of diagnosis is a more cost-effective approach than watchful waiting, according to the results of a...
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The mesh tradeoff: Lower recurrence risk vs. complicaitons
Long-term complications offset benefits of mesh in abdominal wall hernia surgery.
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Patients want surgery for ventral hernia despite risks and comorbidity obstacles
An in-depth qualitative survey of patients’ expectations and satisfaction regarding ventral hernia management showed that while most were...
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Risk model predicts chronic postop pain for VHR patients
A predictive model has been developed at the Carolina Medical Center to determine which hernia patients are at risk for chronic postoperative pain...