Post operative Complications in 100 cases of Inguinal herniorrhaphy using Darn Technique

Abstract

Inguinal hernia is a common surgical problem. In this study one hundred patients of inguinal hernia operated in Rehman medical Complex DIKhan from January 1998 to January 2001 are presented. The repair was done with prolene using darn technique. The prevalence and management of post operative complications were evaluated. The result of study showed that early complications like haematoma scrotum is 2% swollen testis 3%, echymosis of scrotum 7%, seroma of wound 6%, chest infection 6% and retention of unine 5%. The delayed complications like painful groin is 18%, decrease libido 6%, anaesthesia of scar 30% and recurrence 1%.