- Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
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- Does Vitamin D Deficiency Cause Direct Inguinal Hernia? Preliminary Results
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
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 (28 male, 2 female) and 30 healthy individuals within the control group (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 25(OH)D level was 23.11±8.42 ng/mL in patients and 24,77±10,67 ng/mL in healthy individuals, respectively (p=0.77). Serum 25(OH)D level was decreased in 27 (90%) patients, and it was within normal limits in 3 (10%) patients. Serum 25(OH)D level was decreased in 21 (70%) healthy individuals, and it was normal in 9 (30%) healthy individuals within the control group (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 25(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