Summary
We report 60 operations for groin hernia which were performed with Artschvadze's new method. 45 operations were carried out under local anaesthesia, 15 under general anaesthesia. 46 primary and 14 recurrent hernias were included in the study. During a follow-up of 6-30 months no recurrences were seen.
Zusammenfassung
Wir berichten über 60 Operationen wegen Leistenhernie, die mit einer neuen Methode nach Artschvadze durchgeführt wurden. 45 Operationen erfolgten in örtlicher Betäubung, 15 in Allgemeinanästhesie. Es handelte sich um 46 Primär- und 14 Rezidivhernien. In einem Nachbeobachtungszeitraum von 6-30 Monaten wurde bisher kein Rezidiv beobachtet.
Key words
Inguinal hernia repair - New operation method - Recurrences
Schlüsselwörter
Leistenhernienchirurgie - Rezidiv - Neue Operationsmethode
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W. Artschvadze
Tbilisi State Medical University
Chair of General Surgery
103 D. Udnaze Str.
380002 Tbilisi
Georgia
