Epidemiological profile of inguinal and crural hernioplasty in Piauí: Analysis of a decade
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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v14i10.49694Keywords:
Inguinal hernia, Femoral hernia, Surgical procedures, Brazil.Abstract
This study analyzed the epidemiological profile of unilateral inguinal and femoral hernioplasties in the state of Piauí, Brazil, from 2015 to 2024. It is a retrospective, descriptive, and quantitative epidemiological study using secondary data from the Hospital Information System of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SIH/SUS). Variables assessed included the number of hospitalizations, length of hospital stay, total hospitalization costs, and mortality rate. During the study period, 23,834 procedures were recorded, with an annual average of approximately 2,383 cases, totaling 40,175 hospital days, costs exceeding R$15 million, and a mortality rate of 0.13%. A sharp reduction in surgeries was observed in 2020, followed by an increase until 2023, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and accumulated demand. The findings indicate that hernioplasties pose a significant clinical, epidemiological, and socioeconomic burden on the health system of Piauí, highlighting the need for early diagnosis strategies, broader access to treatment, and further studies addressing regional disparities, costs, and postoperative outcomes.
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