Browsing Clinical Inquiries, 2007 by Title "What is the risk of bowel strangulation in an adult with an untreated inguinal hernia?"

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  • What is the risk of bowel strangulation in an adult with an untreated inguinal hernia? 

    Leubner, Kristel D.; Chop, William M.; Ewigman, Bernard; Loven, Bridget (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2007)
    The risk of bowel strangulation is estimated to be small--less than 1% per year (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, based on small cohort studies with short follow-up). Experts recommend repair for patients with risk ...