Work-relatedness of inguinal hernia: a systematic review including meta-analysis and GRADE.

Paul P F M KuijerD HondebrinkCarel T J Hulshof Henk F van der Molen

Published in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2020)

Lateral IH among males is associated with work-related risk factors depending on the level of exposure to the time standing/walking per workday, or the amount of load lifted per workday.

Keyphrases

risk factors
systematic review
meta analyses
minimally invasive
case control
lower limb
randomized controlled trial