Treatment of inguinal hernias. Value of the insertion of an unsplit dacron mesh with parietalization of the cord elements by inguinal approach. Apropos of 1017 cases
Bouillot, J.L.; Alexandre, J.H.
Annales de Chirurgie 50(9): 803-807
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-3944 PMID: 9124789 Document Number: 467656
The authors describe an original technique for repair of groin hernia, using a large sheet of Dacron mesh placed by the inguinal route. Among 1613 procedures for hernia repair, this technique was used for 1017 repairs in 971 patients with a mean age of 63 years. The mortality rate was 0.1% and the morbidity 9%. The mesh had to be removed in one case because of infection. During follow-up, only 3 recurrences have been observed. This technique allows a solid and definitive repair thanks the procedure is correctly performed. The role of laparoscopic approach in the future is still debated.