Feasibility of inguinal hernioplasty under local anaesthesia in elderly patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and the safety of hernioplasty under local anaesthesia in elderly patients with significant comorbidity.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A total of 218 patients under...

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Main Authors: Amato Bruno, Compagna Rita, Della Corte Gianni Antonio, Martino Giovanni, Bianco Tommaso, Coretti Guido, Rossi Roberto, Fappiano Francesca, Aprea Giovanni, Puzziello Alessandro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Surgery