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Trusses in the management of hernia today
- Source :
- British Journal of Surgery. 82:1611-1613
- Publication Year :
- 1995
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press (OUP), 1995.
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Abstract
- In the UK an estimated 40 000 trusses are issued annually. The rate of 700 per million is higher than that presently found in other countries and may be because of reduced access to surgery. Despite the high use of trusses little has been published on their effectiveness, complication rates and value. This review summarizes current knowledge, and concludes that further studies on the benefits and effectiveness of trusses need to be performed to enable patients to receive appropriate advice and guidance.
Details
- ISSN :
- 13652168 and 00071323
- Volume :
- 82
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- British Journal of Surgery
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....27da72c4d9e98fd2449839580ce9f805
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800821207