Effectiveness of endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia correction for clinically occult inguinal hernia (EFFECT): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia correction for clinically occult inguinal hernia (EFFECT): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Groin pain is a frequent complaint in surgical practice with an inguinal hernia being at the top of the differential diagnosis. The majority of inguinal hernias can be diagnosed clinically. However, patients with groin pain without signs of an inguinal hernia on anamnesis or phys...

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Main Authors: Marleen M. Roos, Egbert-Jan M. M. Verleisdonk, Floris B. M. Sanders, Arno W. Hoes, Rebecca K. Stellato, Geert W. J. Frederix, Rogier K. J. Simmermacher, Josephina P. J. Burgmans, EFFECT study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Inguinal hernia
Clinically occult
TEP
Watchful waiting
Pain
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2711-7

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