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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2] [3]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of inguinal hernia include avoid increasing intra-abdominal pressure, prevent constipation, usage of monofilament stainless steel wire for suturing technique.
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for secondary prevention of recurrence of inguinal hernia after surgery include:[1]
- Avoid increasing (especially sharp) intra-abdominal pressure
- Prevent constipation
- Normalize body weight by observing a hypocaloric diet and expanding physical activity
- Tension-free repairs
- Plug repairs
- Prevention of infected groin hernia repairs
- Usage of monofilament stainless steel wire for suturing technique
- Smoking cessation
- Endoscopic / laparoscopic technique
- Large-pore mesh
References
- ↑ Gopal, Sri Vengadesh; Warrier, Achuthan (2013). "Recurrence after groin hernia repair-revisited". International Journal of Surgery. 11 (5): 374–377. doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2013.03.012. ISSN 1743-9191.