Recurrent Inguinal Hernia

Question 1

T/F: Complications during and after repair of recurrent inguinal hernias are more frequent than after primary repair

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

What are the common complications after inguinal hernia repair?

Answer 2

Chronic pain, scrotal hematomas, injury to major structures, testicular atrophy

Question 3

In women, what should one suspect when she presents with a recurrent inguinal hernia?

Answer 3

Previously missed femoral hernia

Question 4

T/F: Mesh from previous operations should be removed when encountered on a repair of a recurrent hernia?

Answer 4

FALSE