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Femoral hernia secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of femoral hernia include avoiding activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure, preventing constipation and usage of monofilament stainless steel wire for suturing after surgical repair.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Effective measures for secondary prevention of femoral hernia include:[1]
- Avoid activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure
- Prevent constipation
- Achieve optimal body weight via dietary and lifestyle modifications
- PerFix mesh plug technique
- Prevention of infection of groin hernia repairs
- Usage of monofilament stainless steel wire for suturing technique after surgical repair
- Smoking cessation
References
References
- ↑ Gopal, Sri Vengadesh; Warrier, Achuthan (2013). “Recurrence after groin hernia repair-revisited”. International Journal of Surgery. 11 (5): 374–377. doi:10.1016/j.ijsu.2013.03.012. ISSN 1743-9191.
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