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. 2008 Jun;12(3):267-70.
doi: 10.1007/s10029-007-0330-4. Epub 2008 Jan 24.

Groin hernias in women

A E Kark  1 , M Kurzer
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Groin hernias in women

A E Kark et al. Hernia. 2008 Jun.

Abstract

A consecutive series of 255 women with primary groin hernias repaired electively over a five-year period, was reviewed. There were 271 hernias; the majority, 182 (67%) were indirect inguinal hernias, 35 (14%) were direct, and 54 (20%) were femoral. There were no major post-op complications and no recurrences. Most patients presented with a swelling but in 13 cases there was pre-operative discomfort only. Groin pain in women should arouse suspicion of an occult hernia. Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia is easier than in men, and as effective.

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