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A general practitioner primer on groin hernias

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posted on 2023-05-21, 11:19 authored by Richard TurnerRichard Turner

Background Patients, particularly adult males, commonly present to general practice with groin hernias. Although rarely life-threatening, groin hernias can be associated with considerable morbidity and limitation of earning capacity. General practitioners should be equipped with a sound knowledge of the relevant anatomy, clinical findings and management principles in order to facilitate all aspects of the patient journey.

Objective Drawing on evidence from the literature and personal clinical experience, this article seeks to enhance understanding of groin hernias and provide information on what is considered current best practice.

Discussion A number of key points have been generated that will serve to inform the management of patients with groin hernias in the primary care setting.

History

Publication title

Australian Journal of General Practice

Volume

47

Issue

8

Pagination

530-533

ISSN

2208-794X

Department/School

Tasmanian School of Medicine

Publisher

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Place of publication

Australia

Rights statement

© The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 2018.

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Health system performance (incl. effectiveness of programs); Expanding knowledge in the health sciences

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