| Title |
Free hernia surgery for the underserved is possible in the United States
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Hernia, December 2013
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10029-013-1198-0 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
K. Losey-Flores, R. Benzar, J. M. Chan, S. Go, A. Montoure, K. K. Phillips, R. J. Fitzgibbons, K. Nandipati, T. Lee, H. Dethlefs, J. Manion, C. J. Filipi |
| Abstract |
Inguinal hernia is one of the most common ailments known to mankind. When symptomatic it can severely affect the patient's quality of life. Nevertheless, the vast majority of inguinal herniorrhaphies are elective and, therefore, not available to uninsured patients who do not have the financial wherewithal to pay for the operation. Using the Surgery on Sunday model developed in Kentucky, hernia repair for the underserved developed a free clinic for hernia surgery, based on institutional commitment to the poor as well as the volunteer efforts of medical students and hospital personnel at all levels. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 60% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 20% |
| Unknown | 1 | 20% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 3 | 60% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 20% |
| Scientists | 1 | 20% |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown | 25 | 96% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 6 | 23% |
| Student > Bachelor | 2 | 8% |
| Other | 2 | 8% |
| Professor | 2 | 8% |
| Professor > Associate Professor | 2 | 8% |
| Other | 5 | 19% |
| Unknown | 7 | 27% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 10 | 38% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 2 | 8% |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 1 | 4% |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 4% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 4% |
| Other | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown | 11 | 42% |
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