CompletedNot Applicable

Study of Histological Findings of the Internal Inguinal Ring in Patients With Indirect Inguinal Hernia

Chile72 participantsStarted 2009-09

Plain-language summary

The histology of the internal inguinal ring in patients with indirect hernia submitted to elective surgery was studied. In contrast with recently published studies, the investigators believe that histological findings of the internal inguinal ring would reflect those associated and expected with normal aging.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male gender * Older than 15 years-of-age * Unilateral indirect inguinal hernia * Non-smokers * Non-diabetics * Non-connective tissue conditions * Primary inguinal hernia Exclusion Criteria: * Female gender * Younger than 15 years-of-age * Bilateral inguinal hernia * Direct or combined direct-indirect inguinal hernia * Femoral hernia * Smokers * Diabetics * Other connective tissue diseases * Recurrent inguinal hernia

What they're measuring

Histology of the internal inguinal ring

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01211067

SponsorCirujanos la Serena

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-02

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