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Does Drain in Open Mesh Hernioplasty Changes Outcome?
Author(s): Chandra Praksh Sharma*, Pankaj Kumar Gogoi and Satyajit Mishra
Background and Aims: In this study, we aimed to observe the postoperative outcomes of open hernia repair compared
with and without drain during admission, at discharge, and after 3 months. Material and Methods: We retrospectively
analyzed the outcomes of inguinal hernias repairs with suction drains, compared to the inguinal hernia repairs without
drains from August 2016 till December 2019. Postoperative outcomes (Induration, tenderness, and discomfort)
amount of drain, the character of drain any recurrence of open hernia repair compared with and without drain
during admission, at discharge, and after 3 months. Results: During the above-mentioned period, 150 with drain and
150 without a drain were observed. In the group with drain, 38.67% had direct inguinal hernias, 38% had indirect
inguinal hernias and 22.67% had.. Read More»
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