title: [Tension-free surgery of femoral hernias using the Lichtenstein method].
abstract: Based on 12 operations, the author report on the advantages of "plug tension-free" plastic operations. The femoral canal is along its entire course sealed by a cylinder of rolled up polyester net. This operation reduces the postoperative discomfort and danger of the development of a relapse.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgické oddĕlení Okresní nemocnice, Jicín.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fialová
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Suchý
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013526:Surgical Mesh