Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A method for the reduction of chronic pain after tension-free repair of inguinal hernia: iliohypogastric neurectomy and subcutaneous transposition of the spermatic cord.
We assessed the efficacy of iliohypogastric neurectomy and subcutaneous transposition of the spermatic cord and ilioinguinal and genital nerves on the incidence of postoperative chronic pain (PCP) after open inguinal hernia repair with polypropylene mesh. ⋯ This procedure decreases the incidence of physical activity-induced PCP, without increasing the risks of sensory changes.