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European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernias

Guidelines for the Treatment of Inguinal Hernias

As promised, this is the follow up article to our post on watchful waiting vs repair of inguinal hernias. Again, this is an absolute must know paper for all general surgeons – the European hernia society guidelines for the treatment of inguinal hernias – with a succinct summary of the treatment options and operative technique. With regards to active treatment mesh is preferred through either a Lichtenstein or endoscopic repair, which ever technique the surgeon is most comfortable performing.

Check out the full article at: Simons MP, Aufenacker T, Bay-Nielsen M et al. European Hernia Society guidelines on the treatment of inguinal hernia in adult patients. Hernia 2009 Aug; 13(4):343-403. Doi: 10.1007/s10029-009-0529-7

12/05/2020

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