Sameeah Hanif, Soweba Hanif, Mussadiq Jafri, Rizwan Ahmed Khan, Ulas Khan, Muhammad Nawaz.
Lichtenstein hernioplasty for inguinal hernia: an observational study.
Pak J Surg Jan ;37(3):180-3.

Background: Inguinal hernias are common problem in our setup and its surgery is amongst the most frequently performed procedures. Lichtenstein meshplasty hernioplasty has good results but recurrence after surgery can be distressing. The aim of this study is to assess short term post-operative complications of repair by Lichtenstein technique. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study 120 patients were included. It was conducted in the department of surgery District Head Quarter, Abbott abad from June 2019 till June 2020. Patients were followed for complications. Temporary scrotal swelling and wound infection were amongst commonest problems. Results: In this study the mean age of presentation was 45.15+-14.45 years. Right-sided inguinal hernias were common findings. Indirect inguinal hernia was found in 59.2 percent population and hence was the commonest type followed by direct inguinal hernia and pantaloon hernia respectively. Post-operative complication included wound infection(5%), seroma formation(3.3%). Transient scrotal swelling was the most commonest problem encountered. Conclusion: This study indicated that lichtenstein meshplasty is safe, easy to learn, and can be performed in routine for inguinal hernia repair with low recurrence rate.

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