Hernia recurrence inventory: inguinal hernia recurrence can be accurately assessed using patient-reported outcomes.

Luciano TastaldiP H F BarrosD M KrpataA S PrabhuS RosenblattC C PetroH AlkhatibL A SzutanR A SilvaM A OlsonT G StewartS RollM J RosenB K Poulose

Published in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2019)

The VHRI can be used to assess long-term inguinal hernia recurrence and should be reestablished as the Hernia Recurrence Inventory (HRI). Its implementation in registries, quality improvement efforts, and research could contribute to improving long-term follow-up rates in hernia patients.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
quality improvement
free survival
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
primary care
healthcare
patient safety
prognostic factors