Chronic postherniorrhaphy pain--a call for uniform assessment.
The reported incidence of chronic postherniorrhaphy pain is estimated to be 10-15% and therefore has considerable socio-economic consequences. Interpretation of available data regarding pathogenesis, relation to surgical techniques, and postoperative pain treatment is hindered by differences in the description and definition of postherniorrhaphy pain. We propose a scheme for uniform assessment of chronic postherniorrhaphy pain in order to facilitate interpretation of future studies.
Kehlet
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Department of Surgical Gastroenterology 435, Hvidovre University Hospital, DK-2650 Hvidovre, Denmark. henrik.kehlet@hh.hosp.dk
Bay-Nielsen
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Kingsnorth
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000601:surgery; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*