[Treatment of inguinal hernias. Value of the insertion of an unsplit dacron mesh with parietalization of the cord elements by inguinal approach. Apropos of 1017 cases].
The authors describe an original technique for repair of groin hernia, using a large sheet of Dacron mesh placed by the inguinal route. Among 1613 procedures for hernia repair, this technique was used for 1017 repairs in 971 patients with a mean age of 63 years. The mortality rate was 0.1% and the morbidity 9%. The mesh had to be removed in one case because of infection. During follow-up, only 3 recurrences have been observed. This technique allows a solid and definitive repair thanks the procedure is correctly performed. The role of laparoscopic approach in the future is still debated.
Bouillot
J L
JL
Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Hôpital Broussais, Paris.
Alexandre
J H
JH
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh