title: Pitfalls in ambulatory treatment of inguinal hernias in adults.
abstract: Careful patient selection and preparation for ambulatory inguinal herniorrhaphy combined with monitored local anesthesia result in a safe procedure with excellent patient acceptance. Factors contributing to early and late complications are presented, and the common methods of their treatment are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Pritchard
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Bloom
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Zollinger
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care