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To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.10.029 Byline: Aliasgher Khaku, Christopher S. Hollenbeak, David I. Soybel Abstract: Expectant management (EM) and early open repair (OR) are safe and effective as initial management strategies for minimally symptomatic inguinal hernia in male patients. Extended follow-up of patients in EM protocols have shown that most patients will eventually require repair, but it is not clear which strategy is less costly over the long term. Author Affiliation: (a) Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, 500 University Drive, H047, P.O. Box 850, Hershey, PA 17033-0850, USA (b) Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA Article History: Received 18 June 2015; Revised 17 September 2015 Article Note: (footnote) No sponsorship of this study from any industry ororganizations. The work was completely supported through the David L. Nahrwold Endowment and the Academic Enrichment Fund of the Department of Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.