Surg J R Coll Surg E
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Surg J R Coll Surg E · Feb 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyLocal anaesthesia versus spinal anaesthesia in inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Inguinal hernias are a significant cause of morbidity. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the totality of evidence regarding the effectiveness of local anaesthesia when compared to spinal anaesthesia in individuals undergoing open inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ Our findings support the use of local anaesthetic in adult patients undergoing open repair for a primary inguinal hernia.