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PATTERN AND INCIDENCE OF HERNIA IN ESI HOSPITAL – A PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL STUDY.

SUSHMA MUCHUKOTA, THANISHA. A.B, ANURAG GHOSH, SHASHANK N.D, SABITHA SUJEETH, C. D. SARASWATHI

Abstract


Background: A hernia occurs when a weakness or a pre-existing opening in muscle or
connective tissue allows an organ other tissue to push through the barrier. According to the
surgical history, the treatment for Hernia has been evolved through distinct stages over the
years.
Objective: To know the incidence of hernia, symptoms, duration, risk factors, different types
of hernia and post operative complications.
Methodology: This is a prospective observational study was conducted for 6 months taking
about 35 cases of Hernia in the ESI Hospital, Indiranagar, Bengaluru.
Result: The incidence of hernia was common in the age group 51 – 60 years and 1 – 10 years
and males were affected more. According to our study, hernia is common in labourers
accounting 48%.
Conclusion: These types of study need to be conducted in every geographical area so that it
will be helpful to know the incidence of hernia.


Keywords


Pain, Hernia, Infection, Cure, Complications.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjos.v12i1.3196

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