Title: Application of Tension-Free Hernia Repair to Inguinal Recurrent Hernia in Elderly Patients
Abstract: Objective To discuss the value of tension-free hernia repair in the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia in elderly patients.Methods The clinical data of 42 elderly patients with recurrent inguinal hernia treated with shaped polypropylene tension-free hernioplasty were analyzed retrospectively.Results All cases were operated successfully.In the follow-up period ranged from 6 to 90 months,no serious postoperative complications were found.1 recurrent case recurred.Conclusions Tension-free hernia repair has many advantages,such as safety,easily manipulation,minimal invasion,rapid recovery,lower recurrence.It is a perfect and ideal surgical operation for the recurrent inguinal hernia in elderly patients.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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