Approach to the Patient with Chronic Groin Pain.

Approach to the Patient with Chronic Groin Pain. Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;98(3):651-665 Authors: Hu QL, Chen DC Abstract Chronic postoperative inguinal pain has become a primary outcome parameter after elective inguinal hernia repair with significant consequences affecting patient productivity, employment, and quality of life. A systematic and thorough preoperative evaluation is important to identify the etiologies and types of pain. Owing to the complex nature of chronic pain, a multimodal and multidisciplinary treatment approach is recommended. Patients with chronic pain refractory to conservative measures may be considered for surgical intervention. Triple neurectomy remains the most definitive and accepted remedial operation performed and provides effective relief in the majority of patients. PMID: 29754628 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: The Surgical Clinics of North America - May 16, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Hu QL, Chen DC Tags: Surg Clin North Am Source Type: research