Abstract

Inguinal hernias are frequently encountered in surgical practice. Early analysis and elective repair is a safe and effective approach for patients of all ages that keep away from incarceration, strangulation, and complications and reduces morbidity and mortality. Aim and Objective: To study inguinal hernias and their management at a tertiary care hospital at NCMCH. Material and Methods: 60 cases of inguinal hernia admitted in NC Medical College and Hospitals were selected by purposive sampling method. All the cases were clinically suspected and diagnosed with inguinal hernia, above 12 years of age. All subjects underwent detailed clinical and radiologist examination and data was recorded. Post-operative follow-up was done to assess the complications. Result: Our study showed that indirect inguinal hernia (80%) was the more common than direct inguinal hernia (20%). 96.67% was reported unilateral hernia (Right 56.67% and Left 33.33%) and bilateral hernia in 6.67% of the cases. In 58.33% of cases, the bowel was the hernial content and in 41.67% of cases, omentum was the hernial content. It was observed that postoperative complications were very minimal i.e. wound infections (5%), groin pain (3.33%), hematoma (3.33%), scrotal swelling (1.67%), and recurrence (1.67%). Conclusion: The prevalence of inguinal hernia is increasing nowadays. The study concluded that hernioplasty (51.67%) is a better surgical choice for controlling hernia. For the better management of hernia, there is a need for awareness in the population that might also help detect it at an advanced stage and reduce the disorder's morbidity.

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