An analytical study of acute surgical emergencies in groin hernia

Abstract

Aim and Objectives: This is a analytical study about various presentations, etiopathogenesis, complications and management in acute surgical emergencies in groin hernia presented in Trichy SRM medical college Hospital from May 2019 to October 2021. Observation and Conclusions: Incidence of highest in age group of 60yrs to 70yrs and Complication of inguinal hernia was more common in males than females and it was observed hernia is commoner on the right side than on the left side. The most common symptom was groin swelling with pain followed by vomiting and most common content found in the sac was small bowel followed by omentum with the most common site of obstruction. The most common procedure followed in my study was only herniorraphy. It was followed by omentectomy.