title: An approach to groin hernia.
abstract: Fascia and aponeuroses are dynamic, metabolically active structures characterized by an ongoing balance of collagen synthesis and enzymatic lysis. Basic concepts concerning the pathogenesis and repair of groin hernias revolve about this essential point.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001284:Atrophy; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen / Q000096:biosynthesis; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000601:surgery*; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011126:Polypropylenes; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011126:Polypropylenes; D003094:Collagen