AFRO-NETS> RFI: Groin hernia repairs - Cost effectiveness analysis

["opar toliva bernard" <bopato@hotmail.com>]

RFI: Groin hernia repairs - Cost effectiveness analysis 
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Dear Colleagues

I would like to compile literature on cost effectiveness analysis of  
day care versus in-patient re- pair of groin hernia in Africa. Does 
anyone know the prevalence or incidence of groin hernia in Africa? 
I would be grateful if you can submit what ever is relevant on the 
subject.

My primary search on Medline indicated cost effectiveness analysis 
study done in affluent setting in the Developed countries. Most of 
them were comparison of costs of laparascopic repairs & endo-
scopic repairs versus Bassinis or modified Bassinis repairs. My ma- 
jor interest is in any repair procedure other than laparascopic or 
endoscopic repairs. The strategy still remains day care versus 
inpatient care. I would be interested in studies conducted in de- 
veloping countries. Preferably in African rural settings. I would 
be grateful to have some randomised trials on this subject as 
well. 

Thank you. 

Regards 

Dr. Opar Bernard Toliva.  
mailto:bopato@hotmail.com

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