title: Unsutured Dacron prosthesis in groin hernias.
abstract: We have repaired difficult groin hernias during the past six years by an original procedure consisting of fitting an unsutured Dacron patch between the peritoneum and the muscular layers using a median lower abdominal incision. Our standard technic is described along with its variations and applications.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013526:Surgical Mesh
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates