The European hernia society groin hernia classication: simple and easy to remember

Abstract

According to the European Hernia Society groin hernia classiWcation a type 3 hernia is larger than 2 Wngers and not restricted to ¸3 Wngers as now mentioned in the publication. Therefore the text should be read as follows: As can be seen in Table 2, the size of the hernia oriWce is registered as 1 (•1 Wnger), 2 (1¡2 Wngers) and 3 (>2 Wngers).

Totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair with or without fixation leads to similar results. Outcome of randomized prospective trial.

“…Our results are similar to those of other studies [7,8,18], but there are also publications that report divergent observations, i.e. after mesh fixation pain is more intense [15][16][17]21]. Although the differences in return to normal activity were statistically insignificant (L -2.72 ±1.18 days, SG -3.16 ±0.99, LF -3.082 ±1.08) the values were slightly higher than reported in similar studies (especially for ProGrip implant -1.6 days) but comparable to results of the published meta-analyses [19,[21][22][23].…”

“…Type of hernia was determined intraoperatively using the European Hernia Society (EHS) groin hernia classification. No drainage of the surgical site was performed [15].…”

Randomized clinical trial comparing self-gripping mesh with suture fixation of lightweight polypropylene mesh in open inguinal hernia repair

“…There were no significant differences in operative variables between the groups ( Table 2). Hernia side, type 35 and diameter of the defect were similar both groups. There were no significant differences in nerve identification or resection rates between the two groups ( Table 3).…”

Groin pain syndrome: an association of different pathologies and a case presentation

“…During the Valsalva maneuver the impulse was transmitted to the fingertip, resulting in a clear direct-hernia tumefaction. No signs were found at the testicle and the funiculus elements (M1 as in the European Hernia Society classification) 45 . To the right side there was no algic symptomatology against the pubic tuberculus.…”