Study of Abdominal Hernias in Sudanese Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Bakry Ahmed Abdellateef, Ahmed Khabab Abbasher, Eljack Mohammed Mahmoud Fadelallah, Ahmed Ghassan E. Mustafa
Primary Institution: Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan
Hypothesis
To describe and find the possible differences in the spectrum of abdominal hernias, their rates, and associated predisposing factors among Sudanese patients.
Conclusion
The study found a high rate of abdominal herniation with significant differences in subtypes based on demographic data and medical history.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included 1158 surgical patients, with 188 diagnosed with abdominal hernias.
- Inguinal hernias were the most common, accounting for 45.7% of cases.
- Statistically significant associations were found between hernia types and demographic factors.
Takeaway
This study looked at patients with abdominal hernias in Sudan and found that many were young and male, with inguinal hernias being the most common type.
Methodology
Retrospective cross-sectional chart review of surgical patients from January 2019 to December 2021.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to incomplete medical records and retrospective data collection.
Limitations
The study's narrow geographic focus may limit the generalizability of the findings, and its retrospective design may lead to missing or misinterpreted data.
Participant Demographics
Majority were male (55.3%), with ages below 20 years constituting 45.2% of cases.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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