Prolene plug repair for femoral hernia.
We present the technique and our results in using a plug of Prolene mesh to repair femoral hernias. By filling the femoral canal with a Prolene plug we achieved a sound hernia repair. Our results allow us to recommend the technique to others.
Allan
S M
SM
Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury.
Heddle
R M
RM
D005260:Female; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010969:Plastics; D011126:Polypropylenes; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013526:Surgical Mesh
D010969:Plastics; D011126:Polypropylenes