Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
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Clinical Trial
Does nerve identification during open inguinal herniorrhaphy reduce the risk of nerve damage and persistent pain?
Nerve identification during open inguinal hernia herniorrhaphy has been suggested as one of the factors that may reduce the risk of development of persistent postherniorrhaphy pain. In this prospective study, we evaluated whether intraoperative inguinal nerve identification influenced the risk of development of persistent postherniorrhaphy pain, sensory dysfunction in the groin and functional ability score after open hernia repair. ⋯ Although intraoperative inguinal nerve identification should be aimed at, other factors may contribute to the risk of nerve damage and persistent pain after open groin hernia repair.