The Stoppa procedure in inguinal hernia repair: to drain or not to drain
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
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58(2): 97-102, 2003. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study is to evaluate the benefits of drainage in the Stoppa procedure for inguinal repair. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
The use of a suction drain was randomized at the end of the surgical intervention in 26 male patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair, divided into 2 groups Group A, 12 patients undergoing drainage, and group B, 14 patients not undergoing drainage. On the second postoperative day, all patients underwent abdominal pelvic computed tomography scan examination to detect the presence of abdominal fluid collection.RESULTS:
In group A, no patient developed fluid collection in the preperitoneal space, and 1 patient presented with an abscess in the preperitoneal space on the 15th postoperative day. In group B, 12 patients presented with fluid collections in the preperitoneal space on computed tomography scan evaluation. However, only 3 patients presented minor complications. None of the patients developed a major complication.CONCLUSION:
The use of suction drainage with the Stoppa procedure does not provide any benefit
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Digestive System Surgical Procedures
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Drainage
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Hernia, Inguinal
Type of study:
Controlled clinical trial
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Observational study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Hosp. Clin. Fac. Med. Univ. Säo Paulo
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of São Paulo/BR
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