Search for dissertations about: "hernia register"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words hernia register.

  2. 1. Inguinal Hernia Surgery in Men - Chronic Pain and Sexual Dysfunction

    Author : Nihad Gutlic; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Groin hernia; Inguinal Hernia; Recurrence; Mesh repair; Chronic pain; Register Study; Hernia;

    Abstract : Life time occurrence of inguinal hernia is 30% of men. Most are symptomatic and will require surgical treatment. Operation will commonly cure the hernia but remaining chronic pain or new pain is seen in 10–15%. Groin pain due to an inguinal hernia can cause impairment of sexual functions. READ MORE

  4. 2. Recurrent groin hernia - Outcome after surgery

    Author : Dan Sevonius; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Groin hernia; inguinal hernia; recurrence; re-recurrence; mesh repair; chronic pain; hernia register;

    Abstract : Background: According to the Swedish Hernia Register (SHR), the reoperation rate after recurrent groin hernia is more than twice that following primary hernia repair. Aims: To study the impact of method of mesh repair used in recurrent groin hernia surgery on re-recurrence as well as chronic pain and physical disability. READ MORE

  5. 3. Quality assessment in groin hernia surgery : the role of a register

    Author : Staffan Haapaniemi; Andrew Kingsnorth; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Ever since the Romans 2000 years ago the management of hernia surgery has remained a challenge to surgeons. Modern groin hernia treatment started with the Italian, Eduardo Bassini, around 1890 when he presented his method of repair. The most important innovations after Bassini are the Shouldice repair and introduction of prosthetic materials. READ MORE

  6. 4. Male inguinal hernia repair with mesh. Short- and long-term results and the question of infertility

    Author : Magnus Hallén; Lund Kirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hernia repair; groin hernia; inguinal hernia; Lichtenstein; TEP; mesh; male infertility;

    Abstract : Background: In the nineties, the patients with inguinal hernias were exposed to several newly developed repair techniques using alloplastic mesh prosthesis. Although the scientific knowledge was limited, the new techniques were rapidly introduced due to surgical enthusiasm, but also by an eagerness to reduce the recurrence rate and to shorten the time to recovery. READ MORE

  7. 5. Groin hernia surgery : studies on anaesthesia and surgical technique

    Author : Pär Nordin; Leif Israelsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The modem era of groin hernia surgery began with Eduardo Bassini who in the late 19th century, developed the first modem anatomically based hernia repair. Surgical technique, anaesthesia, suture and biomaterials have been matters of discussion ever since. READ MORE