Ahmed Zidan
Egypt
Research Article
Surgical and Functional Outcome of Pre-Peritoneal Repair of Inguinal Hernia in Cirrhotic Patient with Mild to Moderate Ascites
Author(s): Hussein Elgohary, Ahmed M Nawar, Ahmed Zidan, Ayman M Abdelmofeed, Taher H Elwan, Mohamed I Abourizk and Ahmed M HusseinHussein Elgohary, Ahmed M Nawar, Ahmed Zidan, Ayman M Abdelmofeed, Taher H Elwan, Mohamed I Abourizk and Ahmed M Hussein
Objective: To evaluate the outcome of pre-peritoneal repair of an inguinal hernia on both liver functions and quality of life in cirrhotic patients with ascites.Background: Patient with liver cirrhosis and ascites exhibit peritoneal distension and so increased the incidence of herniation through weakest points in the anterior abdominal wall. Although the incidence of an inguinal hernia in the patient with liver cirrhosis has not been well documented, it is expected to be higher than the general population.Patient and Methods: The study included 35 cirrhotic patients with mild to moderate ascites. All patients were treated by large prolene mesh patch through pre-peritoneal approach using single transverse supra-pubic incision. Unilateral cases were treated prophylactically for the no.. View More»
