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Recurrent inguinal hernia

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The incidence of recurrence of inguinal hernia after an initial operation varies in the literature between 0.6% and approximately 10%. The aetiology of recurrence includes:

  • wound infection
  • tension on wound:
    • excessive tension in repair
    • straining, for example caused by:
      • persistent cough
      • prostatism
      • constipation
  • poor surgical technique

Reference

  1. LeBlanc KE et al. Inguinal hernias: diagnosis and management. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Jun 15;87(12):844-8.

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