Ilioinguinal nerve preservation vs prophylactic neurectomy in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty of inguinal hernia: a prospective comparative study
Introduction Chronic groin pain is a significant morbidity following open mesh hernioplasty for inguinal hernia. Although the pain is often mild in nature, different studies have shown that chronic pain, irrespective of severity, can significantly interfere with normal daily activities. Identification and division of the ilioinguinal nerve (IIN) can reduce chronic postoperative inguinal pain as su...
Ilioinguinal nerve preservation vs prophylactic neurectomy in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty of inguinal hernia: a prospective comparative study
Ilioinguinal nerve preservation vs prophylactic neurectomy in Lichtenstein tension-free mesh hernioplasty of inguinal hernia: a prospective comparative study
Introduction Chronic groin pain is a significant morbidity following open mesh hernioplasty for inguinal hernia. Although the pain is often mild in nature, different studies have shown that chronic pain, irrespective of severity, can significantly interfere with normal daily activities. Identification and division of the ilioinguinal nerve (IIN) can reduce chronic postoperative inguinal pain as su...