title: The 'hitch-stitch' and drain technique for the prevention of inguinoscrotal haematoma following complicated inguinoscrotal surgery.
abstract: A method to prevent inguinoscrotal haematoma following hernia and hydrocele repair is presented. The technique was used in 34 consecutive patients, none of whom developed a significant postoperative haematoma or complications.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Joseph
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: O'Boyle
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005832:Genital Diseases, Male / Q000517:prevention & control; D006406:Hematoma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012611:Scrotum / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques