Outcomes Follow Surgical Treatment for Chronic Groin Pain: A Single Center 7-Year Retrospective Analysis

Chronic groin pain (CGP), defined as pain beyond two months, is a rare but potentially debilitating complication of inguinal hernia repair. CGP etiologies include neuropathic, mesh-related, hernia-related, musculoskeletal, and urologic. Treatment options depend on the nature of the pain. Preoperative history, physical exam and imaging studies can help elucidate the cause, while surgical exploration and interventions are sometimes required. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes following CGP surgical treatment.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research