Selective anterior annuloplasty during inguinal herniotomy in boys: an approach to further reduce hernia recurrence

BACKGROUND: Hernia recurrence is one of the most common complications after inguinal herniotomy (IH) in children. We describe a novel approach that involves adding anterior annuloplasty (AAP) during IH for selective high recurrence-risk children. OBJECTIVES: Evaluate the initial safety and effective...

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Main Authors: Ayman Aljazaeri, Raghad AlKhashan, Razan Naif AlRabah, Sadem Al Zayed, Sara Al-jazaeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2023-09-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:http://www.annsaudimed.net/doi/10.5144/0256-4947.2023.277