Socioeconomic status does not influence the presentation of patients with inguinal hernia at an
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Background The effect of hospital specialization on the risk of hernia recurrence after
inguinal hernia repair is not well described. Methods We studied Ontario residents who had …

Background Few studies have comprehensively and systematically analyzed nationwide
samples. This study purposed to explore temporal trends and predictors of medical resource …

Purpose We aimed to study trends over time in operation rates for inguinal hernia with and
without obstruction over five decades. Methods Routine hospital statistics were used to …

Purpose This comparative study examines the categorisation of patients undergoing
surgical repair of inguinal hernia in the diagnosis-related group (DRG) systems of 11 …

Background Inguinal hernia uncomplicated in patients aged over 17 years, diagnosis-
related group (DRG) 162, generates a substantial number of hospital stays due its high …

The management of hernia disease remains one of the most common surgical problems
faced by health care providers across the world. Inguinal hernias are the most common and …

Background This study centered on differences in medical costs, using the Taiwan diagnosis-
related groups (Tw-DRGs) on medical resource utilization in inguinal hernia repair (IHR) in …

Background Although inguinal hernias are common surgical diagnoses, minimally
symptomatic patients are often not scheduled for repairs and are asked to seek medical …

Purpose To investigate demographic, clinical, and behavioral risk factors for undergoing
inguinal hernia repair within a large and ethnically diverse cohort. Methods We conducted a …