Dermatome mapping test in the analysis of anatomo-clinical correlations after inguinal hernia repair
Abstract
Background: Nerve identification is recommended in inguinal hernia repair to reduce or avoid postoperative pain.
The aim of this prospective observational study was to identify nerve prevalence and find a correlation between neuroanatomy
and chronic neuropathic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP) after 6 months.
Material: A total of 115 patients, who underwent inguinal hernia mesh repair (Lichtenstein tension-free mesh
repair) between July 2018 and January 2019, were included in this prospective observational study. The mean age