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Yang G, Tung KLM, Tumtavitikul S, Li MKW. A new groin hernia classification with clinical relevance. Hernia 2024; 28:1169-1179. [PMID: 38662243 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03000-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Groin hernia is one of the most commonly managed surgical diseases around the world. The typical question asked by patients is "Does my hernia require urgent surgery?". The currently available classifications are insufficient to stratify patients into different groups. We propose a new classification that incorporates diverse clinical elements together with anatomical and other vital information, which allows us to stratify patients into different groups. METHOD A task force was formed by the Hong Kong Hernia Society, working with international expert hernia surgeons. The framework of the classification system was formulated. Clinical elements that are important in groin disease stratification were identified. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed. Those which dictate the severity of the disease were selected and compiled to form the new proposed classification. Application of this classification model to a single hernia surgeon's registry in The Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Hernia Centre was done for initial evaluation. RESULT This new classification incorporates important clinical characteristics forming a total of nine grades of differentiation, together with the anatomical details and special information. This comprehensive system allows the stratification of patients into different groups based on disease severity. It also enables more accurate data collection for future audits, comparisons of disease progression over time, and the effect of different management strategies for different-stage patients. CONCLUSION This is the first classification system which incorporates essential clinical parameters, which allows the stratification of groin hernia into different stages. Further studies and validation should be performed to evaluate the usefulness and value of this classification in groin hernia management.
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- George Yang
- Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road, Hong Kong, China.
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- Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, 2 Village Road, Happy valley, Hong Kong, China
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Wang F, Ma Q, Liu X, Liang C, Yang H, Chen J, Shen Y. Managing ischemic and necrotic incarcerated femoral hernia contents and their risk factors. Hernia 2024; 28:1373-1379. [PMID: 38687408 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-024-03056-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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PURPOSE Incarcerated femoral hernia patients had high risk of hernia contents necrosis. We provide our experience of management ischemia and necrosis of hernia contents in emergency incarcerated femoral hernia patients, and to investigate its risk factors. METHODS This is a case-control study. Eighty-nine incarcerated femoral patients who underwent emergency surgery from January 2015 to December 2021 were included, and divided into normal group (60 cases) and ischemia/necrosis group (29 cases) according to the intraoperative condition of hernia contents. The surgical methods, intraoperative and postoperative conditions were compared between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors of ischemia and necrosis of hernia contents. RESULTS Open preperitoneal tension-free repair was the most commonly used surgical methods (68.5%) for incarcerated femoral patients. The utilization rate of laparoscopic repair in the ischemia/necrosis group was lower than that in the normal group (13.8% vs. 20.0%, P = 0.475). The proportion of mesh placement in the normal group was significantly higher than that in the ischemia/necrosis group (98.3% vs 65.5%, P < 0.001). The hernia contents resection rate (55.2% vs 1.7%), operation time (90 vs 40 min), intraoperative bleeding (5 vs 2 ml), ICU admission rate (31.0% vs 1.7%), and hospital stay (7 vs 4 d) were significantly higher in the ischemia/necrosis group than those in normal group. Results of multivariate logistic regression showed that incarceration time more than 9 h (aOR = 19.3, 95%CI: 1.9-192.9) was an independent risk factor for ischemia and necrosis of hernia contents in emergency incarcerated femoral hernia patients. CONCLUSION Open tension-free repair was the most commonly used surgical methods for emergency incarcerated femoral hernia patients. Ischemia and necrosis of hernia contents will increase bowel resection rate and prolong operation and hospital stay. Long incarceration time is an independent risk factor for ischemia and necrosis of hernia contents.
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- F Wang
- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Number 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Number 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Number 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Number 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Number 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Number 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China
- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Peking University People's Hospital, No.11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100044, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Number 5 Jingyuan Road, Shijingshan District, Beijing, 100043, China.
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Santos I, F. F. Simões J, Dias CC, Sampaio Alves M, Azevedo J, Cunha M, Alagoa João A, Nobre JG, Picciochi M, Sampaio Soares A, Vieira B, Peyroteo M, On behalf of PT Surg. Surgical Technique and Chronic Postoperative Inguinal Pain in Patients Undergoing Open Inguinal Hernioplasty in Portugal: A Prospective Multicentric Cohort Study. ACTA MEDICA PORT 2024; 37:507-517. [PMID: 38950617 DOI: 10.20344/amp.20277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Evidence about the advantage of Lichtenstein's repair, the guidelines' recommended technique, is scarce regarding postoperative chronic inguinal pain (CPIP). The primary aim of this study was to compare CPIP in patients undergoing Lichtenstein versus other techniques. METHODS Prospective multicentric cohort study including consecutive adults undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair in Portuguese hospitals (October - December 2019). Laparoscopic and mesh-free hernia repairs were excluded. The primary outcome was postoperative pain at three months, defined as a score of ≥ 3/10 in the European Hernia Society Quality of Life score pain domain. The secondary outcome was 30-day postoperative complications. RESULTS Eight hundred and sixty-nine patients from 33 hospitals were included. Most were men (90.4%) and had unilateral hernias (88.6%). Overall, 53.6% (466/869) underwent Lichtenstein's repair, and 46.4% (403/869) were treated with other techniques, of which 83.9% (338/403) were plug and patch. The overall rate of CPIP was 16.6% and 12.2% of patients had surgical complications. The unadjusted risk was similar for CPIP (OR 0.76, p = 0.166, CI 0.51 - 1.12) and postoperative complications (OR 1.06, p = 0.801, CI 0.69 - 1.60) between Lichtenstein and other techniques. After adjustment, the risk was also similar for CPIP (OR 0.83, p = 0.455, CI 0.51 - 1.34) and postoperative complications (OR 1.14, p = 0.584, CI 0.71 - 1.84). CONCLUSION The Lichtenstein technique was not associated with lower CPIP and showed comparable surgical complications. Further investigation as- sessing long term outcomes is necessary to fully assess the benefits of the Lichtenstein technique regarding CPIP.
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Zhou J, Yuan X. Establishment of a risk prediction model for bowel necrosis in patients with incarcerated inguinal hernia. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2024; 24:39. [PMID: 38321399 PMCID: PMC10845797 DOI: 10.1186/s12911-024-02440-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Incarceration occurred in approximately 5% to 15% of inguinal hernia patients, with around 15% of incarcerated cases progressing to intestinal necrosis, necessitating bowel resection surgery. Patients with intestinal necrosis had significantly higher mortality and complication rates compared to those without necrosis.The primary objective of this study was to design and validate a diagnostic model capable of predicting intestinal necrosis in patients with incarcerated groin hernias. METHODS We screened the clinical records of patients who underwent emergency surgery for incarcerated inguinal hernia between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2022. To ensure balanced representation, the enrolled patients were randomly divided into a training set (n = 180) and a validation set (n = 76) using a 2:1 ratio. Logistic regression analysis was conducted using the rms package in R software, incorporating selected features from the LASSO regression model, to construct a predictive model. RESULTS Based on the results of the LASSO regression analysis, a multivariate logistic regression model was developed to establish the predictive model. The predictors included in the model were Abdominal effusion, Hernia Sac Effusion, and Procalcitonin. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve for the nomogram graph in the training set was 0.977 (95% CI = 0.957-0.992). In the validation set, the AUC for the nomogram graph was 0.970. Calibration curve and decision curve analysis (DCA) verified the accuracy and practicability of the nomogram graph in our study. CONCLUSION Bowel necrosis in patients with incarcerated inguinal hernia was influenced by multiple factors. The nomogram predictive model constructed in this study could be utilized to predict and differentiate whether incarcerated inguinal hernia patients were at risk of developing bowel necrosis.
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- Jiajie Zhou
- Department of General Surgery, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Huai'an First People's Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Huai'an, Jiangsu Province, China
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Beji H, Bouassida M, Chtourou MF, Zribi S, Laamiri G, Kallel Y, Mroua B, Mighri MM, Touinsi H. Predictive factors of bowel necrosis in patients with incarcerated femoral hernia. Hernia 2023; 27:1491-1496. [PMID: 36943519 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-023-02776-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Intestinal necrosis is a frequent complication in patients with incarcerated femoral hernias (IFH). Knowing the low incidence of IFH, few series with large samples studied predictive factors of intestinal necrosis. The main objectives of our study were to determine the predictive preoperative factors of intestinal necrosis in patients with IFH and to compare its morbidity with that related to incarcerate inguinal hernias (IIH). METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational cohort study in which we included patients with incarcerated groin hernias (IGH). This is a single-center study between January 2004 and December 2021. Patients were divided into two groups: group A (admitted for IFH) and group B (admitted for IIH). Intestinal necrosis was confirmed intraoperatively. RESULTS 383 patients with IGH were included in the study: 91 patients had IFH (23.76%) and 282 patients had IIH (76.24%). In patients with IFH, the median age was 67 years. We had 60 females (66%) and 31 males (34%). Bowel ischemia was present in 29 patients (32%). Bowel necrosis was present in 14 patients (16%). We identified three independent variables predicting bowel necrosis in patients with IFH: Duration from symptoms to surgery, NLR (Neutrophil to Lymphocyte ratio), and urea. Bowel ischemia and bowel necrosis were significantly higher in patients with IFH compared to those with IIH. CONCLUSIONS In summary, we found that duration from symptoms to surgery, NLR, and urea were significantly predictive of intestinal necrosis in patients with IFH.
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- H Beji
- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia.
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed Tahar Maamouri Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia
- Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, Tunis, Tunisia
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Liu J, Bittner R, Shen Y, Chen J. Comparison of open preperitoneal and transabdominal preperitoneal hernia repair for primary unilateral femoral hernia: a retrospective cohort study of 132 case. Surg Endosc 2022; 37:2712-2718. [PMID: 36451041 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09759-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND Femoral hernia (FH) is traditionally treated by open surgery (OS). Laparoscopic treatment has also shown good results in treating FH. However, there have been few comparative studies of these two techniques. Therefore, our aim was to compare the outcomes of open and laparoscopic surgical FH treatment. METHODS Adult patients with primary unilateral FH undergoing OS or transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) hernia repair at our hospital from January 2013 to June 2018 were included in this study. Patients with history of abdominal surgery, contraindications to general anesthesia and those not wishing to receive general anesthesia received OS. Demographics, operation details and complications were compared retrospectively between the two groups. RESULTS A total of 132 patients were recruited to the study, 62 and 70 of whom underwent OS and TAPP, respectively. Compared to OS group, the TAPP group had a significantly shorter hospital stay (3.0 vs. 2.0 days, respectively, P < 0.05) and a lower postoperative pain score (3.0 vs. 1.0, P < 0.05), and took less time to return to normal activities (13.0 vs. 6.0 days, respectively, P < 0.05). The overall complication rates were equivalent between the groups (10 vs. 9.7%, OR = 1.037, 95% CI 0.329-3.270). CONCLUSIONS Both laparoscopic and open surgery appear to be safe and effective in a cohort of patients with femoral hernia and laparoscopic surgery might offer some advantages in reducing length of hospital stay, lower postoperative pain score and quicker return to activities.
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- Jing Liu
- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Nanlu, Chaoyang, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Director of the Surgical Clinic, Marienhospital Stuttgart, Supperstr. 19, 70565, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Nanlu, Chaoyang, Beijing, 100020, China
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- Department of Hernia and Abdominal Wall Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Nanlu, Chaoyang, Beijing, 100020, China.
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Garcia EM, Pietryga JA, Kim DH, Fowler KJ, Chang KJ, Kambadakone AR, Korngold EK, Liu PS, Marin D, Moreno CC, Panait L, Santillan CS, Weinstein S, Wright CL, Zreloff J, Carucci LR. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Hernia. J Am Coll Radiol 2022; 19:S329-S340. [PMID: 36436960 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2022.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Abdominopelvic hernias are common clinical entities composed of a wide variety of congenital, traumatic, and iatrogenic etiologies. Any weakness in the body wall may result in hernia of cavity contents with concomitant risks of morbidity and mortality. Presentations may be specific, palpable body wall mass/bulge, or vague, nonspecific pain through bowel obstruction. This document focuses on initial imaging of the adult population with signs of symptoms prompting suspicion of abdominopelvic hernia. Imaging of the abdomen and pelvis to evaluate defects is essential for prompt diagnosis and treatment. Often CT and ultrasound are the first-line modalities to quickly evaluate the abdomen and pelvis, providing for accurate diagnoses and management of patients. MRI protocols may be useful as first-line imaging studies, especially in patients with orthopedic instrumentation. Although often performed, abdominal radiographs and fluorographic procedures may provide indirect evidence of hernias but are usually not indicated for initial diagnosis of hernia. The ACR Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed annually by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and revision process support the systematic analysis of the medical literature from peer-reviewed journals. Established methodology principles such as Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation or GRADE are adapted to evaluate the evidence. The RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method User Manual provides the methodology to determine the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures for specific clinical scenarios. In those instances in which peer-reviewed literature is lacking or equivocal, experts may be the primary evidentiary source available to formulate a recommendation.
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- Evelyn M Garcia
- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Virginia; Board Member, Taubman Museum of Art.
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- Division Chief, Emergency Radiology at UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill North Carolina; and University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama
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- Panel Chair, University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin; and Vice-Chair of Education, University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology
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- Panel Vice-Chair, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California; Chair ACR LI-RADS; Division Chief, SAR Portfolio Director, RSNA Radiology Senior Deputy Editor
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- Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts; Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging, Director of MRI, Chair of Committee on C-RADS
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts; Division Chief, Abdominal Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital and Medical Director, Martha's Vineyard Hospital Imaging
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- Section Chief, Body Imaging/Chair, Department of Radiology Promotion and Tenure Committee; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Section Head, Abdominal Imaging, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- President, Minnesota Hernia Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota; American College of Surgeons; American Hernia Society (member of the Technology and Value Assessment Committee); Practice Advisory Committee Member, American Hernia Society
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- Vice-Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Radiology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California
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- Georgia, Primary Care Physician, Emory University, Atlanta, Georiga; Medical Director, Seavey General Medicine Clinic; Assistant Director of Innovation Seavey Comprehensive Internal Medicine Clinic, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Specialty Chair, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia; Section Chief Abdominal Imaging, Director of MRI and CT
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Intestinal ischemia in patients with incarcerated groin hernia: proposal and validation of a score. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:2547-2554. [PMID: 35478051 PMCID: PMC9045792 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02521-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Purpose Intestinal ischemia (II) is the most critical factor to determine in patients with incarcerated groin hernia (IGH) because II could be reversible, and it is considered as a “time sensitive condition.” Although predictive factors of II were identified in several previous studies, preoperative diagnosis of II cannot be reliably made or excluded by any known parameter. The aims of this study were: to devise and to validate a clinic-biologic score, with a strong discriminatory power, for predicting the risk of II in patients with IGH. Methods We conducted a retrospective bicentric study including 335 patients with IGH. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictive factors of II. We assigned points for the score according to the regression coefficient. The area under the curve (AUC) was determined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The scoring system was then prospectively validated on a second independent population of 45 patients admitted for IGH in the same departments (internal validation). Results
Four independent predictive factors of II were identified: heart rate, duration of symptoms before admission, prothrombin, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR). A predictive score of II was established based on these independent predictive factors. Sensitivity was 94.50%; specificity was 92.70%. The AUC of this score was 0.97. The AUC was 0.96 when the score was applied on the second population of patients. Conclusions We performed a score to predict the risk of intestinal II with a good accuracy (the AUC of our score was 0.97). This score is reliable and reproducible, so it can help a surgeon to prioritize patients with II for surgery (especially at this time of COVID-19 pandemic), because ischemia could be reversible, avoiding thus intestinal necrosis.
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Okazaki R, Poudel S, Hane Y, Saito T, Muto J, Syoji Y, Hase R, Senmaru N, Hirano S. Laparoscopic approach as a safe and effective option for incarcerated femoral hernias. Asian J Endosc Surg 2022; 15:328-334. [PMID: 34749433 DOI: 10.1111/ases.13010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The laparoscopic approach for elective femoral herniorrhaphy is well established. However, femoral hernias often present as incarcerations and require emergency repair surgery, mainly using the open approach. This study aimed to retrospectively analyze the efficacy of the laparoscopic approach for incarcerated femoral hernias. METHODS Data of patients who underwent emergency surgery for incarcerated femoral hernia between April 2016 and August 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Laparoscopy was performed whenever possible; however, conversion to an open approach remained a fallback option for when laparoscopic repair was not possible. In laparoscopic repair, incarcerated femoral hernias reduced using traction, water pressure, and preperitoneal methods. Data of patients who underwent open repair and laparoscopy were then compared. RESULTS During the observation period, 20 patients underwent emergency surgery for incarcerated femoral hernia. Eleven patients subsequently underwent repair using a laparoscopic approach, and eight underwent repair using an open approach. Only one patient underwent intestinal resection without hernia repair due to perforated bowel. Operative time for laparoscopic repair was longer. Mesh repair was performed in 18 patients. Four patients each in the laparoscopic repair and open group required intestinal resection. CONCLUSION Incarcerated femoral hernias can be safely repaired using the laparoscopic approach.
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- Ryo Okazaki
- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.,Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Steel Memorial Muroran Hospital, Muroran, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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Peksöz R, Karaıslı S, Erözkan K, Ağırman E. The role of basic blood parameters in determining the viability of intestinal tissue in incarcerated hernias. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14664. [PMID: 34328252 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Abdominal hernia repair is a common surgery, with incarcerated hernias accounting for 15% of all cases. In these cases, early diagnosis of intestinal ischaemia and necrosis is crucial to prevent mortality and morbidity. Biomarkers that can predict ischaemic or necrotic status are of vital importance. The aim of this study was to reveal the roles of basic blood parameters in determining ischaemic or necrotic status. METHODS Patients were divided into three groups. Group I included 24 patients with normal bowels, Group II included 31 patients with intestinal ischaemia without necrosis, and Group III included 10 patients who underwent bowel resection for necrosis. Patients' demographic characteristics and blood parameters were retrospectively analysed. RESULTS A total of 65 patients were operated for incarcerated abdominal hernias. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of age, sex, comorbidity or complications (P > .05). Group III had the longest length of hospital stay (P < .001). There were significant differences between the groups in terms of serum white blood cell (WBC), neutrophil, lymphocyte (LYM), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), urea, creatinine, total bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, lipase, C-reactive protein (CRP) and lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein (CRP) ratio (LCR) values (P < .05). CONCLUSION Blood parameters combining with clinical symptoms and radiological examination may contribute to predicting intestinal resection. Preoperative WBC, neutrophil, NLR, urea, creatinine and total bilirubin levels can contribute to predict the onset of intestinal ischaemia. Serum creatinine, total bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, phosphorus, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and lipase levels can contribute to deciding on bowel resection.
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- Rıfat Peksöz
- Department of General Surgery, Atatürk University Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, İzmir Kâtip Çelebi University Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Muş State Hospital, Muş, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Senlikci A, Kosmaz K, Durhan A, Suner MO, Bezirci R, Mercan U, Suleyman M. A New Marker Evaluating the Risk of Ischemic Bowel in Incarcerated Hernia: Immature Granulocytes. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-021-03014-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Köckerling F, Heine T, Adolf D, Zarras K, Weyhe D, Lammers B, Mayer F, Reinpold W, Jacob D. Trends in Emergent Groin Hernia Repair-An Analysis From the Herniamed Registry. Front Surg 2021; 8:655755. [PMID: 33859994 PMCID: PMC8042323 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.655755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: While the proportion of emergency groin hernia repairs in developed countries is 2.5–7.7%, the percentage in developing countries can be as high as 76.9%. The mortality rate for emergency groin hernia repair in developed countries is 1.7–7.0% and can rise to 6–25% if bowel resection is needed. In this present analysis of data from the Herniamed Registry, patients with emergency admission and operation within 24 h are analyzed. Methods: Between 2010 and 2019 a total of 13,028 patients with emergency admission and groin hernia repairs within 24 h were enrolled in the Herniamed Registry. The outcome results were assigned to the year of repair and summarized as curves. The total patient collective is broken down into the subgroups with pre-operative manual reduction (taxis) of the hernia content, operative reduction of the hernia content without bowel resection and with bowel resection. The explorative Fisher's exact test was used for statistical assessment of significant differences with Bonferroni adjustment for multiple testing. Results: The proportion of emergency admissions with groin hernia repair within 24 h was 2.7%. The percentage of women across the years was consistently 33%. The part of femoral hernias was 16%. The proportion of patients with pre-operative reduction (taxis) remained unchanged at around 21% and the share needing bowel resection was around 10%. The proportion of TAPP repairs rose from 21.9% in 2013 to 38.0% in 2019 (p < 0.001). Between the three groups with pre-operative taxis, without bowel resection and with bowel resection, highly significant differences were identified between the patients with regard to the rates of post-operative complications (4% vs. 6.5% vs. 22.7%; p < 0.0001), complication-related reoperations (1.9% vs. 3.8% vs. 17.7%; p < 0.0001), and mortality rate (0.3% vs. 0.9% vs. 7.5%; p < 0.001). In addition to emergency groin hernia repair subgroups female gender and age ≥66 years are unfavorable influencing factors for perioperative outcomes. Conclusion: For patients with emergency groin hernia repair the need for surgical reduction or bowel resection, female gender and age ≥66 years have a highly significantly unfavorable influence on the perioperative outcomes.
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- Ferdinand Köckerling
- Department of Surgery and Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Academic Teaching Hospital of Charité Medical School, Vivantes Hospital, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Visceral, Minimally Invasive and Oncologic Surgery, Academic Teaching Hospital of University of Düsseldorf, Marien Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Pius Hospital, Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University Hospital of Visceral Surgery, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery I, Section Coloproctology and Hernia Surgery, Lukas Hospital, Neuss, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Paracelsus Medical Private University Salzburg, Salzburg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Wilhelmsburger Hospital Groß Sand, Academic Teaching Hospital of University Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Surek A, Gemici E, Ferahman S, Karli M, Bozkurt MA, Dural AC, Donmez T, Karabulut M, Alis H. Emergency surgery of the abdominal wall hernias: risk factors that increase morbidity and mortality-a single-center experience. Hernia 2020; 25:679-688. [PMID: 32914294 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-020-02293-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Morbidity and mortality are higher in urgently operated abdominal hernia cases compared to elective surgeries. The present study aims to investigate the factors that cause increased morbidity and mortality in emergency surgical operations. METHODS The files of a total of 426 patients who were operated for non-reducible abdominal hernia between 2015 and 2020 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients' ages, genders, comorbidities, Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), ASA score, BMI, hernia types, duration of symptom, laboratory values, intestinal strangulations or necroses, whether intestinal resection was performed, whether mesh was preferred for hernia repair, and rates of morbidity and mortality were recorded. Factors affecting morbidity and mortality rates were analyzed. RESULTS Factors such as gender, BMI (> 30), duration of symptom (> 24 h), presence of bowel necrosis and resection, type of hernia and prolonged operation time were found to cause an increase in morbidity. In the multivariate analysis, however, gender, duration of symptom and BMI (> 30) were statistically significant factors causing increased morbidity (p = 0.009, p < 0.001, p = 0.032, respectively). Advanced age, high ASA scores, CCI and duration of symptom were determined as factors affecting the increase in mortality. In the multivariate analysis, the effect of high ASA scores and advanced age on high mortality rate was statistically significant (p < 0.023, p = 0.039, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The mortality rate is higher, especially in elderly patients with high comorbidity. Therefore, we argue that the cases of abdominal wall hernia should be operated under elective conditions even if they do not give any clinical findings to prevent problems in older ages.
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- A Surek
- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Ministry of Health Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Building A, Floor 4, Tevfik Saglam Street. Nr: 11, Bakirkoy, 34147, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Chen P, Yang W, Zhang J, Wang C, Yu Y, Wang Y, Yang L, Zhou Z. Analysis of risk factors associated bowel resection in patients with incarcerated groin hernia. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20629. [PMID: 32502042 PMCID: PMC7306359 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Incarcerated groin hernia (IGH) is a common surgical emergency. However, there are few accurate and applicable predictors for differentiating patients with strangulated groin hernia from those with IGH. In this study, we aimed to identify the independent risk factors for bowel resection in patients with IGH. METHODS We retrospectively collected 323 patients who underwent emergency hernia repair surgery for IGH between January 2010 and October 2019. The patients were categorized into those who received bowel resection and those who did not require bowel resection. The receiver-operating characteristic curve was used to identify the best cutoff values for continuous variables. Following this, univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify potential risk factors for bowel resection in these patients. RESULTS Univariate analysis identified 6 variables that were significantly associated with bowel resection among patients with IGH. On multivariate analysis, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) (odds ratio [OR] = 3.362, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.705-6.628, P = .000) and bowel obstruction (OR = 3.191, 95% CI 1.873-5.437, P = 0.000) were identified as independent risk factors for bowel resection among patients with IGH. CONCLUSION In this study, an elevated NLR and those with bowel obstruction are associated with an increased risk of bowel resection among patients with IGH. Based on our findings, surgeons should prioritize prompt emergency surgical repair for patients who present with elevated NLR and bowel obstruction concurrent with IGH.
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- Peng Chen
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Institute of Digestive Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Institute of Digestive Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Institute of Digestive Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Institute of Digestive Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
- Department of General Surgery, West China-Ziyang Hospital of Sichuan University/The First People's Hospital of Ziyang, Ziyang, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
- Institute of Digestive Surgery, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu
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Consensus on international guidelines for management of groin hernias. Surg Endosc 2020; 34:2359-2377. [PMID: 32253559 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07516-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Groin hernia management has a significant worldwide diversity with multiple surgical techniques and variable outcomes. The International guidelines for groin hernia management serve to help in groin hernia management, but the acceptance among general surgeons remains unknown. The aim of our study was to gauge the degree of agreement with the guidelines among health care professionals worldwide. METHODS Forty-six key statements and recommendations of the International guidelines for groin hernia management were selected and presented at plenary consensus conferences at four international congresses in Europe, the America's and Asia. Participants could cast their votes through live voting. Additionally, a web survey was sent out to all society members allowing online voting after each congress. Consensus was defined as > 70% agreement among all participants. RESULTS In total 822 surgeons cast their vote on the key statements and recommendations during the four plenary consensus meetings or via the web survey. Consensus was reached on 34 out of 39 (87%) recommendations, and on six out of seven (86%) statements. No consensus was reached on the use of light versus heavy-weight meshes (69%), superior cost-effectiveness of day-case laparo-endoscopic repair (69%), omitting prophylactic antibiotics in hernia repair, general or local versus regional anesthesia in elderly patients (55%) and re-operation in case of immediate postoperative pain (59%). CONCLUSION Globally, there is 87% consensus regarding the diagnosis and management of groin hernias. This provides a solid basis for standardizing the care path of patients with groin hernias.
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Kohga A, Kawabe A, Yajima K, Okumura T, Yamashita K, Isogaki J, Suzuki K. Emergency surgery versus elective surgery after reduction for patients with incarcerated groin hernias. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:1086-1091. [DOI: 10.1111/ans.15877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2019] [Revised: 03/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Atsushi Kohga
- Division of SurgeryFujinomiya City General Hospital Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of SurgeryFujinomiya City General Hospital Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of SurgeryFujinomiya City General Hospital Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of SurgeryFujinomiya City General Hospital Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of SurgeryFujinomiya City General Hospital Shizuoka Japan
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- Division of SurgeryFujinomiya City General Hospital Shizuoka Japan
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Midline preperitoneal repair for incarcerated and strangulated femoral hernia. Hernia 2018; 23:323-328. [PMID: 30448913 PMCID: PMC6456472 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-018-1848-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Femoral hernias constantly present as incarceration or strangulation and require emergency surgery. Incarcerated and strangulated femoral hernia repair remains challenging and controversial. The aim of our study was to analyze the efficacy of preperitoneal tension-free hernioplasty via lower abdominal midline incision for incarcerated and strangulated femoral hernia. METHODS Data of 47 patients who underwent emergency surgery for incarcerated or strangulated femoral hernias from January 2009 to December 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the surgical incisions, they were divided into two groups: the observation group (21 cases) had a lower abdominal midline incision, and the control group (26 cases) had a traditional inguinal incision. General data of patients, intraoperative findings, operative time and postoperative complications were compared. RESULTS Patient characteristics showed that the two groups were comparable.15 cases (31.9%) underwent intestinal resection, and 32 cases (68.1%) underwent first-stage tension-free repair in total. The rate of first-stage tension-free hernioplasty was significantly higher in the observation group (18/21, 85.7% vs 14/26 53.8%, P = 0.020). No additional incision was required in the observation group, while six cases of the control group (23.1%) had an additional incision for intestinal resection and anastomosis (P = 0.026). Mean operative time (53.6 ± 24.7 min vs 77.9 ± 36.5 min, P = 0.012) and the length of hospital stay (6.3 ± 4.2 days vs 10.3 ± 6.9 days, P = 0.020) were significantly shorter in the observation group. The time of return to normal physical activity resulted significantly reduced compared to the control group (9.2 ± 4.1 days vs 13.3 ± 6.6 days, P = 0.017). The total incidence of postoperative complication (including chronic pain, foreign body sensation, hernia recurrence, wound infection and seroma/hematomas) in the observation group was lower (14.3% vs 42.3% P = 0.037). There were two recurrences in the control group. No mesh-related infection and no mortalities in two groups. CONCLUSIONS Midline preperitoneal approach for incarcerated and strangulated femoral hernia is a convenient and effective technique. It can improve the rate of first-stage tension-free repair of incarcerated femoral hernia and allow intestinal resection through the same incision, and with lower rate of postoperative complications.
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Liu X, Zheng G, Ye B, Chen W, Xie H, Zhang T. Risk factors for surgical opportunity in patients with femoral hernia: A retrospective cohort study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11826. [PMID: 30142773 PMCID: PMC6112912 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Femoral hernias are extremely easily incarcerated and are recommended for early surgery. In the past, there were a number of definitely diagnosed femoral hernia patients who were not able to undergo elective surgery in a timely fashion, and then, they were obliged to undergo emergency surgery or even to lose the opportunity for surgery. The relevant epidemic factors of femoral hernia were thoroughly investigated in the clinic; however, the impact of these factors on surgical opportunity has not been widely reported. The purpose of this study is to preliminarily evaluate the risk factors affecting the femoral hernia patients' surgical opportunities.One hundred forty-two consecutive patients who were treated for femoral hernia with COD (course of disease) >1 month were analyzed. Depending on the surgical opportunity, the patients were divided into 2 groups: elective surgery and emergency surgery. A retrospective cohort study was performed in the 2 groups. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the risk factors influencing the timing of femoral hernia surgery.Of the 163 patients with femoral hernia in our center between 2013 and 2017, 142 had COD > 1 month, including 66 elective and 76 emergency surgeries. Univariate logistic analyses revealed that age, COD, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cirrhosis, and hypertension were risk factors associated with surgical opportunity for femoral hernia; their corresponding odds ratios (ORs) and P values were (OR 9.931; P = .003), (OR 1.024; P = .000), (OR 14.769; P = .000), (OR 1.093; P = .000), and (OR 3.346; P = .007), respectively. On multivariate logistic regression analysis, age, COD, COPD, and cirrhosis were independent risk factors associated with the surgical opportunity of patients with femoral hernia; the corresponding ORs and P values were (OR 1.055; P = .026), (OR 1.022; P = .002), (OR 8.688; P = .009), and (OR 11.761; P = .005), respectively.The independent risk factors of patients with femoral hernia surgical opportunity were age, COD, and the comorbidities COPD and cirrhosis. Active treatment of comorbidities in elderly patients with femoral hernia, as well as timely hospitalization, may reduce the frequency of emergency surgery for femoral hernia.
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INTRODUCTION Worldwide, more than 20 million patients undergo groin hernia repair annually. The many different approaches, treatment indications and a significant array of techniques for groin hernia repair warrant guidelines to standardize care, minimize complications, and improve results. The main goal of these guidelines is to improve patient outcomes, specifically to decrease recurrence rates and reduce chronic pain, the most frequent problems following groin hernia repair. They have been endorsed by all five continental hernia societies, the International Endo Hernia Society and the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery. METHODS An expert group of international surgeons (the HerniaSurge Group) and one anesthesiologist pain expert was formed. The group consisted of members from all continents with specific experience in hernia-related research. Care was taken to include surgeons who perform different types of repair and had preferably performed research on groin hernia surgery. During the Group's first meeting, evidence-based medicine (EBM) training occurred and 166 key questions (KQ) were formulated. EBM rules were followed in complete literature searches (including a complete search by The Dutch Cochrane database) to January 1, 2015 and to July 1, 2015 for level 1 publications. The articles were scored by teams of two or three according to Oxford, SIGN and Grade methodologies. During five 2-day meetings, results were discussed with the working group members leading to 136 statements and 88 recommendations. Recommendations were graded as "strong" (recommendations) or "weak" (suggestions) and by consensus in some cases upgraded. In the Results and summary section below, the term "should" refers to a recommendation. The AGREE II instrument was used to validate the guidelines. An external review was performed by three international experts. They recommended the guidelines with high scores. The risk factors for inguinal hernia (IH) include: family history, previous contra-lateral hernia, male gender, age, abnormal collagen metabolism, prostatectomy, and low body mass index. Peri-operative risk factors for recurrence include poor surgical techniques, low surgical volumes, surgical inexperience and local anesthesia. These should be considered when treating IH patients. IH diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination alone in the vast majority of patients with appropriate signs and symptoms. Rarely, ultrasound is necessary. Less commonly still, a dynamic MRI or CT scan or herniography may be needed. The EHS classification system is suggested to stratify IH patients for tailored treatment, research and audit. Symptomatic groin hernias should be treated surgically. Asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic male IH patients may be managed with "watchful waiting" since their risk of hernia-related emergencies is low. The majority of these individuals will eventually require surgery; therefore, surgical risks and the watchful waiting strategy should be discussed with patients. Surgical treatment should be tailored to the surgeon's expertise, patient- and hernia-related characteristics and local/national resources. Furthermore, patient health-related, life style and social factors should all influence the shared decision-making process leading up to hernia management. Mesh repair is recommended as first choice, either by an open procedure or a laparo-endoscopic repair technique. One standard repair technique for all groin hernias does not exist. It is recommended that surgeons/surgical services provide both anterior and posterior approach options. Lichtenstein and laparo-endoscopic repair are best evaluated. Many other techniques need further evaluation. Provided that resources and expertise are available, laparo-endoscopic techniques have faster recovery times, lower chronic pain risk and are cost effective. There is discussion concerning laparo-endoscopic management of potential bilateral hernias (occult hernia issue). After patient consent, during TAPP, the contra-lateral side should be inspected. This is not suggested during unilateral TEP repair. After appropriate discussions with patients concerning results tissue repair (first choice is the Shouldice technique) can be offered. Day surgery is recommended for the majority of groin hernia repair provided aftercare is organized. Surgeons should be aware of the intrinsic characteristics of the meshes they use. Use of so-called low-weight mesh may have slight short-term benefits like reduced postoperative pain and shorter convalescence, but are not associated with better longer-term outcomes like recurrence and chronic pain. Mesh selection on weight alone is not recommended. The incidence of erosion seems higher with plug versus flat mesh. It is suggested not to use plug repair techniques. The use of other implants to replace the standard flat mesh in the Lichtenstein technique is currently not recommended. In almost all cases, mesh fixation in TEP is unnecessary. In both TEP and TAPP it is recommended to fix mesh in M3 hernias (large medial) to reduce recurrence risk. Antibiotic prophylaxis in average-risk patients in low-risk environments is not recommended in open surgery. In laparo-endoscopic repair it is never recommended. Local anesthesia in open repair has many advantages, and its use is recommended provided the surgeon is experienced in this technique. General anesthesia is suggested over regional in patients aged 65 and older as it might be associated with fewer complications like myocardial infarction, pneumonia and thromboembolism. Perioperative field blocks and/or subfascial/subcutaneous infiltrations are recommended in all cases of open repair. Patients are recommended to resume normal activities without restrictions as soon as they feel comfortable. Provided expertise is available, it is suggested that women with groin hernias undergo laparo-endoscopic repair in order to decrease the risk of chronic pain and avoid missing a femoral hernia. Watchful waiting is suggested in pregnant women as groin swelling most often consists of self-limited round ligament varicosities. Timely mesh repair by a laparo-endoscopic approach is suggested for femoral hernias provided expertise is available. All complications of groin hernia management are discussed in an extensive chapter on the topic. Overall, the incidence of clinically significant chronic pain is in the 10-12% range, decreasing over time. Debilitating chronic pain affecting normal daily activities or work ranges from 0.5 to 6%. Chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) is defined as bothersome moderate pain impacting daily activities lasting at least 3 months postoperatively and decreasing over time. CPIP risk factors include: young age, female gender, high preoperative pain, early high postoperative pain, recurrent hernia and open repair. For CPIP the focus should be on nerve recognition in open surgery and, in selected cases, prophylactic pragmatic nerve resection (planned resection is not suggested). It is suggested that CPIP management be performed by multi-disciplinary teams. It is also suggested that CPIP be managed by a combination of pharmacological and interventional measures and, if this is unsuccessful, followed by, in selected cases (triple) neurectomy and (in selected cases) mesh removal. For recurrent hernia after anterior repair, posterior repair is recommended. If recurrence occurs after a posterior repair, an anterior repair is recommended. After a failed anterior and posterior approach, management by a specialist hernia surgeon is recommended. Risk factors for hernia incarceration/strangulation include: female gender, femoral hernia and a history of hospitalization related to groin hernia. It is suggested that treatment of emergencies be tailored according to patient- and hernia-related factors, local expertise and resources. Learning curves vary between different techniques. Probably about 100 supervised laparo-endoscopic repairs are needed to achieve the same results as open mesh surgery like Lichtenstein. It is suggested that case load per surgeon is more important than center volume. It is recommended that minimum requirements be developed to certify individuals as expert hernia surgeon. The same is true for the designation "Hernia Center". From a cost-effectiveness perspective, day-case laparoscopic IH repair with minimal use of disposables is recommended. The development and implementation of national groin hernia registries in every country (or region, in the case of small country populations) is suggested. They should include patient follow-up data and account for local healthcare structures. A dissemination and implementation plan of the guidelines will be developed by global (HerniaSurge), regional (international societies) and local (national chapters) initiatives through internet websites, social media and smartphone apps. An overarching plan to improve access to safe IH surgery in low-resource settings (LRSs) is needed. It is suggested that this plan contains simple guidelines and a sustainability strategy, independent of international aid. It is suggested that in LRSs the focus be on performing high-volume Lichtenstein repair under local anesthesia using low-cost mesh. Three chapters discuss future research, guidelines for general practitioners and guidelines for patients. CONCLUSIONS The HerniaSurge Group has developed these extensive and inclusive guidelines for the management of adult groin hernia patients. It is hoped that they will lead to better outcomes for groin hernia patients wherever they live. More knowledge, better training, national audit and specialization in groin hernia management will standardize care for these patients, lead to more effective and efficient healthcare and provide direction for future research.
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Clinical value of the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in diagnosing adult strangulated inguinal hernia. Int J Surg 2016; 36:76-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2016.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Reports on the outcomes of emergency and elective femoral hernia surgery are scarce. Most studies do not distinguish femoral hernia from other types of groin hernia; studies of femoral hernia alone are few in number. The main objective of the present study was to identify factors affecting morbidity of femoral hernia patients. We retrospectively analyzed data on 80 patients who underwent femoral hernia surgery between June 2009 and June 2013. Patients who did and did not experience morbidity were compared in terms of age, sex, hernia location, the presence of any comorbid disease, the type of anesthesia employed, the operative technique used, the type of surgical intervention, and performance of small bowel resection. Forty-three patients (53.8%) underwent emergency surgery because of incarceration. Of these, 18 (41.9%) experienced strangulation and underwent resection. Postoperative complications developed in 11 patients (13.8%). Upon multiple logistic regression analysis, visceral organ resection (of the small bowel and/or omentum) was the only independent predictor of significant morbidity (P < 0.05; odds ratio [OR]: 14.010, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.001-196.143). When diagnosed, femoral hernias should be electively repaired as soon as possible. The cumulative probability of strangulation rises over time. A requirement for bowel resection seems to significantly increase morbidity.
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Kang CH, Tsai CY. Richter's femoral hernia manifested by a progressive ileus. FORMOSAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fjs.2014.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Duan SJ, Liu HS, Niu J, Wang CX, Chen SH, Wang MH. Classifications of clinical and bowel morphological changes and their relationship with characteristics of patients with incarcerated groin hernias. Med Sci Monit 2014; 20:214-8. [PMID: 24509901 PMCID: PMC3930600 DOI: 10.12659/msm.889786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background There is currently no grading standard for the degree of clinical and bowel morphological changes. The objective of this study was to define clinical and bowel morphological classifications and investigate the possible relationship with the characteristics of patients with incarcerated groin hernias. Material/Methods We retrospectively studied 195 patients who underwent emergency hernia repair with simultaneous bowel resection between January 1992 and January 2012. We classified the degree of clinical and bowel morphological changes into 3 grades based on the incarceration time, intestinal morphology after damage, hernia sac integrity, degree of inflammation, and the presence/absence of bacterial growth, peritonitis signs, mechanical obstruction, cellulitis, and systemic shock. We also recorded patient characteristics and analyzed their relationships with these degrees according to our grading system. Results We identified 134, 42, and 19 cases of Grades I, II, and III of clinical and bowel morphological changes, respectively. Pearson’s chi-squared tests revealed that advanced age (P=0.001), presence of comorbid disease (P=0.002), and high American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score (P=0.017) were related to the degree. Morbidity and mortality also showed significant relationships with the degree (P<0.001, P=0.005, respectively), especially with regard to post-operative infection. Conclusions The proposed 3-stage classifications of clinical and bowel morphological changes can be used to objectively reflect the degree of bowel damage. Greater levels of the changes were associated with higher incidences of complications and increased mortality, especially for older patients with comorbid diseases and poor ASA scores. Urgent surgery should be performed to avoid bowel damage exacerbation.
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- Sheng-jun Duan
- Department of General Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Jinan, Shandong University, Jinan, China (mainland)
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- Department of General Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Jinan, Shandong University, Jinan, China (mainland)
| | - Jun Niu
- Department of General Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Jinan, Shandong University, Jinan, China (mainland)
| | - Chun-xiang Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Jinan, Shandong University, Jinan, China (mainland)
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- Department of General Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Jinan, Shandong University, Jinan, China (mainland)
| | - Ming-hai Wang
- Department of General Surgery, Third People's Hospital of Jinan, Shandong University, Jinan, China (mainland)
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