| Methods |
Single centre, two arms RCT of Shouldice vs Bassini‐Kirschner.
Randomization: date of birth, allocation concealment not specified.
Maximum follow up: 1 year.
Exclusions after randomizations: no.
Losses to follow up: Shouldice 18, Bassini‐Kirschner 26 (reasons not specified).
Jadad quality score: 2. |
| Participants |
Country: Hungary.
Setting: centre not specialized in hernia repair.
Total enrolled patients: 129 (63 Shouldice vs 66 Bassini‐Kirschner).
Mean age: Shouldice 52; Bassini‐Kirschner 54.
Gender: 129 M.
Inclusion criteria: age>18, primary inguinal hernia.
Exclusion criteria: no known.
Demographic and baseline data reported: comparability for age, bilaterality and sex. |
| Interventions |
Shouldice standard (n=63) performing 4 layers. Non‐absorbable monofilament.
Bassini‐Kirschner (n=66). Suture in Mersilene 0. |
| Outcomes |
Recurrence (lump in groin and re operated).
Lenght of postoperative stay.
Wound infection.
Testicular atrophy
Haematoma.
Duration of the operation. |
| Notes |
Recurrence at 1 year follow up assessed by a hospital staff surgeon in 85 patients (66%).
Conflict of interest: not reported.
Sources of funding: not reported. |
| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment (selection bias) |
High risk |
C ‐ Inadequate |
