Study of Histological Findings of the Internal Inguinal Ring in Patients With Indirect Inguinal Hernia

Cirujanos la Serena72 enrolled

Overview

The histology of the internal inguinal ring in patients with indirect hernia submitted to elective surgery was studied. In contrast with recently published studies, the investigators believe that histological findings of the internal inguinal ring would reflect those associated and expected with normal aging.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Indirect Inguinal Hernia

Interventions

Lichtenstein hernioplastyPROCEDURE

* Mesh hernioplasty * Ultrapro mesh (Ethicon, Johnson \& Johnson)

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 15 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male gender * Older than 15 years-of-age * Unilateral indirect inguinal hernia * Non-smokers * Non-diabetics * Non-connective tissue conditions * Primary inguinal hernia Exclusion Criteria: * Female gender * Younger than 15 years-of-age * Bilateral inguinal hernia * Direct or combined direct-indirect inguinal hernia * Femoral hernia * Smokers * Diabetics * Other connective tissue diseases * Recurrent inguinal hernia

Locations (2)

Hospital de La Serena

La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Hospital de La Serena

La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Histology of the internal inguinal ring

Histology and histological findings of the internal inguinal ring in patients submitted to elective surgical reparation of an indirect inguinal hernia

Time frame: 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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