Table 2.
Hernia characteristics (per hernia).
| Variable | N | Suture, N = 1751 | Glue, N = 831 | p-value2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aachen Classification | 258 | 0.012 | ||
| Combined | 29 / 175 (17%) | 27 / 83 (33%) | ||
| Femoral | 3 / 175 (2%) | 2 / 83 (2%) | ||
| Lateral | 88 / 175 (50%) | 39 / 83 (47%) | ||
| Medial | 55 / 175 (31%) | 15 / 83 (18%) | ||
| Size | 258 | 0.005 | ||
| I (< 1.5 cm) | 26 / 175 (15%) | 7 / 83 (8%) | ||
| II (1.5-3 cm) | 114 / 175 (65%) | 44 / 83 (53%) | ||
| III (> 3 cm) | 35 / 175 (20%) | 32 / 83 (39%) | ||
| Primary Hernia | 258 | 162 / 175 (93%) | 79 / 83 (95%) | 0.43 |
1n / N (%); Mean (SD).
2Fisher's exact test; Pearson's Chi-squared test; Wilcoxon rank sum test.