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Hernias are abnormal protrusions of a viscus [or part of it] through a normal or abnormal opening in a cavity [usually the abdomen]. They are most commonly seen in the groin; a minority are para-umbilical or incisional. In the groin, inguinal hernias are more common than femoral hernias. Inguinal hernias occur in about 15% of the adult population, and inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the world. Although open, mesh-based, tension-free repair remains the criterion standard, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy, in the hands of adequately trained surgeons, produces excellent results comparable to those of open repair. We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from January 1, 1985, through June 15, 2017
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Background: Cellulitis is a diffuse, deep, acute inflammation of the skin including the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. It often follows an acute or chronic trauma, and is an important cause of hospital admissions. About 10% of infections-related hospital admissions in the US annually are due to cellulitis. The most common cause of cellulitis is group A streptococci
Aim: of this review was to study the common causes of cellulitis, and understanding the approach to its management
Methodology: We conducted this review using a comprehensive search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and EMBASE, January 1983, through February 2017. The following search terms were used: cellulitis, soft tissue infection, etiology of cellulitis, investigation of cellulitis, management of cellulitis, resistant cellulitis
Conclusion: Cellulitis is a common cause of infection-related hospital admissions worldwide. Mild cases can resolve with empiric antibiotic treatment, whereas moderate or severe diseases are harder to treat and are associated with higher recurrence rates. Recurrence rates can be minimized by treating predisposing factors like obesity, lymphedema, and skin injuries