Publication at Central Library of Charles University |
2009
Abstract
Vuilleumier et al. performed a prospective cohort study on 43 consecutive patients who underwent surgical revision, mesh removal, and radical neurectomy as a treatment for persistent neuropathic pain after primary herniorrhaphy. During a 1-year postoperative follow-up period, 41 patients (95%) experienced complete pain relief, whereas 2 patients noted only partial improvement