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Review
. 2012 Oct-Dec;97(4):327-34.
doi: 10.9738/CC156.1.

A literature review on the role of totally extraperitoneal repairs for groin pain in athletes

Muhammad R S Siddiqui  1 , Makysym Kovzel, Stephen Brennan, Oliver H Priest, Shaun R Preston, Yuen Soon
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A literature review on the role of totally extraperitoneal repairs for groin pain in athletes

Muhammad R S Siddiqui et al. Int Surg. 2012 Oct-Dec.

Abstract

A literature review was made on the role of totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repairs for groin pain in athletes. Electronic databases were searched for literature published from January 1993 to November 2011. There were 10 articles incorporating 196 patients included in this review. Thirty percent of patients were reported to have direct inguinal hernias, 22% had indirect inguinal hernias, and 41% had dilated internal rings. Of note, 30% of cases had no macroscopic abnormality. Four studies reported on an early follow-up ranging between 3 and 6 weeks. Only minimal or mild symptoms were reported. Up to 33% of patients had impaired ability to perform at peak levels. Up to 53% of patients had persistence of symptoms at the early follow-up. Total follow-up time ranged from 3 to 80 months, and most patients were active (90%-100%). At long-term follow-up, 3% to 10% were unable to play, and 5% were reported as being unable to train. Two studies from the same center reported on TEP surgery for osteitis pubis, and most patients returned to sporting activity after 4 to 8 weeks. TEP repair is a good operative intervention in athletes with chronic groin pain not relieved by conservative measures. Athletes recover quickly and return to sport early.

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