Complicaciones postquirúrgicas en herniorrafia inguinal en pacientes entre 18 a 60 años atendidos en el Hospital Liborio Panchana Sotomayor durante el periodo enero 2016 - diciembre 2017.

Abstract

Introduction: Inguinal hernia is one of the pathologies that most frequently requires surgery; it is estimated between 10-15% of all surgical interventions. The inguinal hernia seems to appear in the evolutionary process of the human being, presenting a high incidence and therefore it is a public health problem with important social and labor implications. In our country, according to the INEC, there is a national prevalence of 136 / 100,000 inhabitants. Depending on the experien ce of the surgeon and the type of repair, the recurrence rate varies between 0.5-10%.Objective: To evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications and possible associations with risk factors in elective inguinal herniorrhaphy in abbreviated hospitalization protocol. Material and methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional investigation was conducted at the Liborio Panchana Sotomayor Hospital in Santa Elena, Ecuador, between January 2016 and December 2017, with previously diagnosed hernia surgical pathologies, to evaluate its complications Results: Male sex predominated with one hundred and sixty-four patients (74%). Age (74%) stands out among the main risk factors that affect post -surgical complications in inguinal herniorrhaphy. Conclusion: It should be noted that the patients had a quick and effective improvement as long as they follow the doctor's instructions and avoid making any physical effort. The results showed that 51% of patients on the 2nd day were discharged without any complications, which indicates a high number for such a quick recovery.