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