Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Direct Inguinal Hernia? Preliminary Results

Authors : Mehmet Eren YÜKSEL, Funda TAMER, Emine AVCI

Pages : 7-11

Doi:10.31067/acusaglik.833318

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Publication Date : 2020-12-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose:Direct inguinal hernia is the protrusion of the visceral contents through the weakened part of the abdominal wall. Serum level of vitamin D has a positive correlation with muscle mass and functions. Therefore, decreased serum levels of vitamin D may facilitate the direct inguinal hernia development. We aimed to compare the serum levels of vitamin D in patients with direct inguinal hernia and in healthy individuals. Patients and Methods:Between April 2018 and October 2018, 30 patients with direct inguinal hernia insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(28 male, 2 female); and 30 healthy individuals within the control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(28 male, 2 female); were included in the study. Serum vitamin D levels of the participants and ultrasound findings of the patients were reviewed retrospectively. Results:The mean serum 25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D level was 23.11±8.42 ng/mL in patients and 24,77±10,67 ng/mL in healthy individuals, respectively insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.77);. Serum 25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D level was decreased in 27 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(90%); patients, and it was within normal limits in 3 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(10%); patients. Serum 25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D level was decreased in 21 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(70%); healthy individuals, and it was normal in 9 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(30%); healthy individuals within the control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.11);. Conclusion:The results obtained from this study revealed that the patients with direct inguinal hernia had lower serum vitamin D levels than healthy individuals. However, there was no statistically significant difference in serum vitamin D levels, between patients with inguinal hernia and control group. Therefore, our hypothesis if low serum 25insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(OH);D levels caused direct inguinal hernia could not be proved. A larger sample group is needed for further investigation.
Keywords : Hernia, inguinal, vitamin D