The application of polypropylene mesh & plug in hernia repair.
Hua Lei
Han Feng
Abstract：Objective To approach the advantages and summarize the experience of mesh & plug tension-free
hernia repair. Methods The mesh & plug tension-free hernia repair was administered in 102 patients of groin hernia with the BardR Mesh & PerfixR plug offered by Bard Company in U. S. A. The operation time,postoperative pain,patient's ability recovery, complications and recurrence rate were followed up. Results The average operation time was 31.5minutes. The patients could move 4～6 hours after operation. Postoperative pain lasted about 2～3 days. One had retention of urine and two had wound subcutaneous hydrops. No wound infection. Nine had feeling of foreign matter in the groin region. Only one had recurrence in 89 patients who were followed-up. Conclusion BardR Mesh & PerfixR Plug has good tissue-compatibility,no rejection,and capability of anti-infection. It is an ideal material for hernia repair. The mesh &
plug tension-free hernia repair is easy to be administered, with minor lesion, quicker recovery and lower recurrence. And the operation indication can be widened. It is a most advanced method in treating groin hernia.
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Publication Date：2001-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 84-85 )