What are the complications of an inguinal hernia?
An inguinal hernia can become stuck, or incarcerated. Without treatment, this can lead to strangulation, causing the tissue inside the hernia to die.
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernias are the commonest type of abdominal wall hernias (up to 80% 3) and are most often acquired. There is a recognised male predilection with an M:F ratio of up to 7:1 3.
How to Prevent a Hernia
While hernias aren’t considered a serious health condition, life-threatening complications may arise if they grow bigger. Fortunately, certain lifestyle changes can be taken to prevent a hernia from developing or worsening.
Internal Hernia: An Uncommon and Often-Missed Differential Diagnosis of Abdominal Pain
Internal hernias are the protrusion of abdominal viscera, most commonly small bowel loops, through a peritoneal or mesenteric opening into a compartment in the abdominal or pelvic cavity
Open versus laparoscopic versus robotic inguinal hernia repair: A propensity-matched outcome analysis
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures in the world. Each repair technique, open, laparoscopic, and robotic, has its advantages and advocates. Prior studies have compared 2 techniques, but there are little data comparing all 3 approaches with long-term follow-up.
