Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Groin Hernia Repairs: A Nationwide Population-Based Study From the Swedish Hernia Register
"Watchful waiting" for symptomatic groin hernias due to postponement of elective repairs in men appears safe regarding the risks of emergency repair and severe complications, in contrary to women. While elective repairs can temporally be deferred during crises, careful consideration should be given to women. Given this large-scale study, watchful waiting may not be appropriate for women in future healthcare crises, warranting further investigations.
Authors
- Hanna de la Croix (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3745-7162)
- Peder Rogmark (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9518-9640)
- Fernando Ruiz-Jasbon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9591-0442)
- Johanna Österberg
- Kristina Ticehurst
- Ramia Stolt
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Hallands sjukhus Kungsbacka (SE)
- Östersunds Hospital (SE)
- Skåne University Hospital (SE)
- Mora lasarett (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Surgery Open
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/as9.0000000000000565
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Hernia repair and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01