Copyright © 2010 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. From: Cost-effectiveness of Groin Hernia Surgery in the Western Region of Ghana Arch Surg. 2010;145(10):954-961. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2010.208 Figure Legend: Large inguinal hernia. These hernias can be several centimeters in diameter and debilitating, affecting a person’s ability to maintain a livelihood and function normally in everyday life. Date of download: 10/12/2017 Copyright © 2010 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2010 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. From: Cost-effectiveness of Groin Hernia Surgery in the Western Region of Ghana Arch Surg. 2010;145(10):954-961. doi:10.1001/archsurg.2010.208 Figure Legend: Cost-effectiveness acceptability curve. Inguinal hernia repair is cost-effective with 95% certainty when the value of a healthy year of life is greater than $14.66 (vertical line). DALY indicates disability-adjusted life-year. Date of download: 10/12/2017 Copyright © 2010 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.