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Chronic pain and quality of life following open inguinal hernia repair

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Poobalan, A. S., Bruce, J. (Julie), King, P. M., Chambers, W. A., Krukowski, Z. H. and Smith, W. C. S. (2001) Chronic pain and quality of life following open inguinal hernia repair. British Journal of Surgery, 88 (8). pp. 1122-1126. doi:10.1046/j.0007-1323.2001.01828.x ISSN 0007-1323.

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Background: The aim was to determine the frequency and characteristics of chronic pain following open inguinal hernia repair and to identify risk factors for its development. Methods: This was a questionnaire survey of a historical cohort of patients who underwent inguinal hernia surgery in Aberdeen. The sample comprised all patients (n = 351) who underwent surgery between January 1995 and December 1997, and who were alive and resident in Grampian in October 1999. Outcome measures included self-report of pain persisting for more than 3 months after operation. Pain was characterized by means of the McGill Pain Questionnaire, and quality of life was assessed with the Short Form 36 (SF-36). Results: A total of 226 patients (64 per cent) completed the questionnaire, 67 (30 per cent) of whom reported chronic pain. Reported pain was predominantly neuropathic in character. Patients at increased risk of chronic pain were under 40 years old (P < 0.001), had day-case surgery (P = 0.004), had subsequent surgery on the same side (P < 0.005) and recalled pain before operation (P = 0.005). The SF-36 scores were significantly different in the social functioning, mental health and pain dimensions in patients with chronic pain. Conclusion: Chronic pain occurred in 30 per cent of patients after open hernia repair, a higher frequency than has been reported previously. Several risk factors were identified and further prospective research is recommended.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Clinical Trials Unit
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title: British Journal of Surgery
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
ISSN: 0007-1323
Official Date: August 2001
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DateEvent
August 2001Published
1 January 2001Accepted
Volume: 88
Number: 8
Page Range: pp. 1122-1126
DOI: 10.1046/j.0007-1323.2001.01828.x
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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