Open AccessOpen inguinal herniotomy: Analysis of variations
Author(s) -
Musa Ibrahim,
Mu'azu Adamu Ladan,
Umar Sharif Abdussalam,
Kabiru Ibrahim Getso,
Mohammad Aminu Mohammad,
Anyanwu Lofty-John Chukwuemeka,
Femi Luqman Owolabi,
Nurlan Nurkenovich Akhparov,
Rassulbek Rakhmanberdievich Aipov
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.160361
Subject(s) - medicine , hydrocele , surgery , groin , fibrous joint , hernia , inguinal hernia
Repair of congenital groin hernia/hydrocele is the most common surgical procedure performed by paediatric surgeons. There is dearth of literature comparing the outcomes of open herniotomy in children using various surgical approaches. This study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy of open herniotomy by comparing external ring incision, hernial sac twisting and whether or not double ligation has benefit over a single suture application.