ArticleHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2017
Primary ventral or groin hernia in pregnancy: a cohort study of 20,714 women.
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- EHS and AHS guidelines for treatment of primary ventral hernias in rare locations or special circumstances.BJS open · 2020Pooled it
- Ventral hernia recurrence in women of childbearing age: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2018Pooled it
- Management of inguinal and femoral hernias in women: meta analysis of current practices and review of international guidelines.Updates in surgery · 2026Review
- Elective Umbilical Hernia Repair in Adults in the 21st Century: Challenging the Status Quo.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Synchronic development of hydrocele and groin hernia during pregnancy: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2023Article
- Evaluation and Comparison on the Results of Totally Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Surgery under General and Spinal Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia.Advanced biomedical research · 2022Article
- A Rare but Noteworthy Diagnosis for "Lumps in the Groin" During Pregnancy: Round Ligament Varices.The American journal of case reports · 2021Article
- How to Treat Hernias in Pregnant Women?Cureus · 2020Review
- Is round ligament varicosity in pregnancy a common precursor for the later development of inguinal hernias? The prospective analysis of 28 patients over 9 years.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2020Article
- Risk factors for repeat hernia repair in women of childbearing age.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2020Article
- Nationwide Propensity-Score Matched Study of Mesh Versus Suture Repair of Primary Ventral Hernias in Women with a Subsequent Pregnancy.World journal of surgery · 2019Article
- Groin Hernias in Women-A Review of the Literature.Frontiers in surgery · 2019Article
- Umbilical Hernia Repair and Pregnancy: Before, during, after….Frontiers in surgery · 2018Review
- Groin Hernia in Females Routinely Treated by Totally Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Approach.JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPrevalence, management, and risk of emergency operation for primary ventral or groin hernia in pregnancy are unknown. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalences of primary ventral or groin hernia in pregnancy and the potential risks for elective and emergency repair.
methodsThis single-institutional retrospective study included all pregnant women attending one or more prenatal consultations at Hvidovre Hospital, Denmark, during a 3-year period. Patients' medical records were electronically retrieved. A free-text search algorithm and subsequent manual review was conducted to identify patients registered with a primary ventral or groin hernia in pregnancy. Follow-up was conducted by review of medical record notes within the Capital Region of Denmark supplemented with structured telephone interviews on indication.
resultsIn total, 20,714 pregnant women were included in the study cohort. Seventeen (0.08%) and 25 (0.12%) women were registered with a primary ventral and groin hernia, respectively. None underwent elective or emergency repair in pregnancy, and all had uncomplicated childbirth. In 10 women, the groin bulge disappeared spontaneously after delivery. During postpartum follow-up of median 4.4 years (range 0.2-6.0 years), five (0.02%) and four (0.02%) underwent elective primary ventral and groin hernia repair, respectively.
conclusionPrimary ventral or groin hernia seems rare in pregnancy, and the incidence of emergency repair is extremely low. Watchful waiting strategy is recommended during pregnancy in women suspected for a primary ventral or groin hernia.
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