title: [Feasibility and short-term results of the "plug" technique in inguinal hernia. A prospective evaluation].
abstract: The aim of this prospective study was to assess the feasibility and postoperative outcome of the "plug" technique in inguinal hernia. One hundred and forty-six consecutive patients were operated for 151 hernias. A plug was applied in 131 cases (86.8%). The Lichtenstein technique was used in 20 cases (13.2%) because of a wide weakness of the posterior wall. Eleven (7.3%) postoperative benign complications occurred. No severe complications were observed and no patient was reoperated. The mean duration of oral analgesia was 2.7 (0-10) days. Mean durations of postoperative hospital stay, time off work and cessation of normal activities were 1.2 (0-4) days, 18.1 (1-37) days and 5.8 (1-18) days, respectively. In conclusion, the "plug" technique is feasible in a wide range of hernias and allows a short hospital stay and an early return to normal activity.
authors.affiliation: Clinique Saint-Vincent, Besançon.
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Pélissier
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Blum
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marre
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Oubenaissa
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Loudiyi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013526:Surgical Mesh