Watchful Waiting (for Asymptomatic Inguinal Hernia in Men)
Treatment for Inguinal Femoral And Abdominal Hernia
Typical Dosage: Regular self-monitoring, occasional physician check-ups
Effectiveness
70%
Safety Score
85%
Clinical Trials
7
Participants
1.5K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
85
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Regular self-monitoring, occasional physician check-ups
Time to Effect
Ongoing
Treatment Duration
Lifetime or until surgery becomes necessary
Evidence Quality
HIGHConfidence Score
85%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$0
Monitoring:$150
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$200
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTQALYs Gained
0.1
Comparison vs Elective Open Mesh Repair
Cost Difference
$-5,700/year
Less expensive
QALY Difference
-0.05 QALYs
Worse outcomes
Dominance
DOMINATESBetter + cheaper
Watchful Waiting (for Asymptomatic Inguinal Hernia in Men) Outcomes
for Inguinal Femoral And Abdominal Hernia
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+70%
Response Rate
+65%
Common Side Effects
Hernia progression/symptom increase
+35%
Hernia incarceration/strangulation (requiring emergency surgery)
+2%
Discomfort/pain (worsening)
+20%
Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov