Recurrence rate in Bassini operation after five years

Zsolt, B.; Csíky, M.

Magyar Sebeszet 54(5): 307-308

2001


ISSN/ISBN: 0025-0295
PMID: 11723734
Document Number: 538185
Recently, to repair an inguinal hernia the tension-free Lichtenstein operation is preferred. The main reason, why Bassini operation is less preferred is its high recurrence rate, caused by tissue tension. We examined the recurrence rate of Bassini repair 5 years after operation. We found 9.6% recurrence rate. Besides of the tissue tension the surgeon's experience is another important factor.

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