title: Inguinal herniorrhaphy in a health center.
abstract: 39 selected patients had their inguinal herniae repaired on 41 separate occasions in a health center. Local anaesthesia allowed adequate painfree surgery when supplemented with Diazepam and Pentazocin. All patients could return to their own homes within 6 hours. With an observation time of between one month and six years no recurrences have so far been observed. Apart from a mild post-operative pain, there were no complications. All returned to their normal employment after 5 to 32 days (average 20 days) depending on occupational demands. The pros and cons of out-patient surgery under local anaesthesia are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010423:Pentazocine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D013548:Sweden
chemical_list: D003975:Diazepam; D010423:Pentazocine