Clinical and Therapeutic characteristics of patients with abdominal hernias at the savalou Banté Hospital in Republic of Bénin

Background: Abdominal hernias are frequent conditions in African’s countries and mostly at Savalou-Bantè Hospital in the Republic of Benin. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of abdominal hernias at Savalou-Bantè Hospital in the Republic of Benin. Methods: This was a prospective study carried out from March 15, 2013 to August 31, 2018 including all patients with abdominal hernia. Results: Out of 146 procedures done in department of surgery at Savalou-Bantè Hospital, 77 were abdominal hernias repair either 56.84%. Inguinal hernia was the commonest (88.76% of cases). Strangulated hernia was the main complication in 17.98% of cases (16/77). Herniorrhaphy was done in all hernias and Bassini technique was used for all cases of inguinal hernia. Mortality was observed in 6.5% (5 patients / 77). The median of staying in hospital was of 4.60 days. We noted a case of recurrence (5.26%). Conclusion: there still a dire need in management of abdominal hernias and hernia repair using mesh is in need. Early consultation will avoid the arising of complications.