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Inguinal hernia primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farima Kahe M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of inguinal hernia include avoid becoming overweight, avoid rapid weight loss, use good body mechanics meanwhile lifting heavy objects.

Primary Prevention

Primary Prevention

  • Effective measures for the primary prevention of inguinal hernia include:[1][2]
References

References

  1. Lichtenstein IL, Shulman AG, Amid PK (1993). “The cause, prevention, and treatment of recurrent groin hernia”. Surg. Clin. North Am. 73 (3): 529–44. PMID 8497801.
  2. Gaines RD (1978). “Complications of groin hernia repair: their prevention and management”. J Natl Med Assoc. 70 (3): 195–8. PMC 2537082. PMID 691083.

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