Study of Histological Findings of the Internal Inguinal Ring in Patients With Indirect Inguinal Hernia

The histology of the internal inguinal ring in patients with indirect hernia submitted to elective surgery was studied. In contrast with recently published studies, the investigators believe that histological findings of the internal inguinal ring would reflect those associated and expected with normal aging.

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Key information

Conditions

Indirect Inguinal Hernia Hernia Hernia, Abdominal Hernia, Inguinal Pathological Conditions, Anatomical Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

15 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hospital de La Serena, La Serena, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Male gender
Older than 15 years-of-age
Unilateral indirect inguinal hernia
Non-smokers
Non-diabetics
Non-connective tissue conditions
Primary inguinal hernia

Exclusion criteria

Female gender
Younger than 15 years-of-age
Bilateral inguinal hernia
Direct or combined direct-indirect inguinal hernia
Femoral hernia
Smokers
Diabetics
Other connective tissue diseases
Recurrent inguinal hernia

Treatment and study plan

Lichtenstein hernioplasty

Procedure

Mesh hernioplasty
Ultrapro mesh (Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson)

Primary outcomes

Histology of the internal inguinal ring

Time frame: 6 months

Histology and histological findings of the internal inguinal ring in patients submitted to elective surgical reparation of an indirect inguinal hernia

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cirujanos la Serena

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Registry information

Official study title

Histological Findings of the Internal Inguinal Ring in Patients With Indirect Inguinal Hernia

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Sep 29, 2010
Registry last updated: Sep 29, 2010

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