Study of Histological Findings of the Internal Inguinal Ring in Patients With Indirect Inguinal Hernia
Completed
- Conditions
- Indirect Inguinal Hernia
- Interventions
- Procedure: Lichtenstein hernioplasty
- Registration Number
- NCT01211067
- Lead Sponsor
- Cirujanos la Serena
- Brief Summary
The histology of the internal inguinal ring in patients with indirect hernia submitted to elective surgery was studied. In contrast with recently published studies, the investigators believe that histological findings of the internal inguinal ring would reflect those associated and expected with normal aging.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 72
Inclusion Criteria
- Male gender
- Older than 15 years-of-age
- Unilateral indirect inguinal hernia
- Non-smokers
- Non-diabetics
- Non-connective tissue conditions
- Primary inguinal hernia
Exclusion Criteria
- Female gender
- Younger than 15 years-of-age
- Bilateral inguinal hernia
- Direct or combined direct-indirect inguinal hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Smokers
- Diabetics
- Other connective tissue diseases
- Recurrent inguinal hernia
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Patients age: 15 - 40 years-old Lichtenstein hernioplasty Patients within the 15 to 40 years-old age-group Patients age: 41 to 60 years-old Lichtenstein hernioplasty Patients within the group-age from 41 to 60 years-old Patients age: older than 61 years-old Lichtenstein hernioplasty Patients within the group-age from 61 years-old and older
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Histology of the internal inguinal ring 6 months Histology and histological findings of the internal inguinal ring in patients submitted to elective surgical reparation of an indirect inguinal hernia
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hospital de La Serena
🇨🇱La Serena, Iv Region, Chile