Outcomes of Emergency Groin Hernia Repair in the Elderly: A Systematic Review

Outcomes of Emergency Groin Hernia Repair in the Elderly: A Systematic Review

Introduction: The number of surgeries for groin hernia (GH) among the elderly follows the increase in life expectancy of the population. The greater number and severity of comorbidities in this group increases the surgical risk, promoting discussion regarding the indication of elective surgery and t...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Piltcher-da-Silva, Vivian Laís Sasaki, Luiz Francisco Cravo Bettini, Pedro San Martin Soares, Isabelle Garibaldi Valandro, Leandro Totti Cavazzola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Journal of Abdominal Wall Surgery
Subjects:
inguinal hernia
elderly
groin hernia
femoral hernia
emergency surgery
Online Access:https://www.frontierspartnerships.org/articles/10.3389/jaws.2023.11246/full

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