What Effect Does The Duration of An Inguinal Hernia Have on Patient Symptoms?

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Alan Hair · Western Infirmary

Caron Paterson · Western Infirmary

David M. Wright · Western Infirmary

J N Baxter · Glasgow Royal Infirmary

P J O’Dwyer · Western Infirmary

Abstract

Because many patients with an inguinal hernia are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, prospective clinical trials to assess the role of operations for such hernias are required.

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Hernia repair and management Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

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Published in: Journal of the American College of Surgeons

Volume 193, Issue 2, pp. 125-129

DOI: 10.1016/s1072-7515(01)00983-8

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What Effect Does The Duration of An Inguinal Hernia Have on Patient Symptoms?

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