DRAIN VERSUS NO DRAIN AFTER OPEN MESH REPAIR FOR INGUINAL HERNIA: A PROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY | ||
| ALEXMED ePosters | ||
| Article 1, Volume 6, Issue 4, September 2024, Pages 76-77 | ||
| Document Type: Preliminary preprint short reports of original research | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/alexpo.2024.338859.2013 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Hani Mostafa ElHadad1; Mostafa Refaie Elkeleny2; Mostafa Ibrahim Ahmed Seifeldeen3; Abdelrahman Mohamed Hassan Abdelkawi* 3 | ||
| 1General Surgery Department - Gastrointestinal Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria | ||
| 2Gastroenterology (GIT) Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria | ||
| 3Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The inguinal canal is a common site for hernias, especially in males, due to its structural weaknesses. An inguinal hernia occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through the inguinal region of the abdominal wall. Surgical drains are manufactured tubes used to evacuate various body fluids and have been an integral part of surgical procedures for many years. Their applications can be broadly classified into prophylactic and therapeutic categories. Surgical wound complications pose significant challenges in postoperative care, often leading to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and adverse patient outcomes. Common complications include seroma, hematoma, surgical site infection (SSI), and wound dehiscence. Understanding these complications, their etiology, and management is crucial for improving surgical outcomes and patient safety. Aim of the Work: The aim of this study was to compare the role of prophylactic subcutaneous drain versus no drain after open mesh repair for inguinal hernia in order to assess its value in decreasing postoperative seroma, hematoma formation, scrotal edema, wound dehiscence and wound infection. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| DRAIN; INGUINAL HERNIA; OPEN MESH REPAIR | ||
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