Hérnias de parede abdominal: fatores envolvidos na escolha da Técnica de Lichtenstein no Hospital Universitário Alcides Carneiro - HUAC em 2015.

Abstract

that form through a defect or weakness of superficial fascia of the abdominal wall and they are classified according to their anatomical location, etiology and about the complications, and inguinal direct type most common. In males, hernias arise in age between 50 and 69 years, while in females the rise is between 60 and 79 years. Risk factors for the development of abdominal wall hernias are: history of previous hernia ; advanced age; male; Caucasian race ; chronic cough ; chronic constipation ; abdominal wall injuries; smoking; family history of hernia and obesity. The treatment of hernias is surgical and depends on the type, location and complication of hernia. However, there is no consensus on the ideal approach for hernia repair , as complications after inguinal or femoral hernia surgery are relatively common. The aim of this course conclusion work is to identify the screen use in hernia surgery at the University Hospital Alcides Carneiro. For this, we researched on the main databases for hernias words, screen and Lichteinstein. They were taken as a basis hernias corrections made in 2015.