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Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of tension-free mesh-plug repair in inguinal strangulated hernia. MethodsUsing the mesh-plug materials (Perfix-Plug) of Bard surgical product company, we performed operation on 19 patients suffering from strangulated indirect inguinal hernia. In these cases,14 patients were older than 60,17 patients had other severe diseases,and 5 cases had small intestine necrosis. ResultsThere was no postoperative mortality. The only complication was scrotal haematoma which occurred in one patient. All the patients retrieved motility two days after operation except those who had intestinal necrosis and underwent intestinal anastomosis. The length of hospital stay was 2 to 4 days or 6 to 7 days respectively in patients without or with intestinal necrosis. The follow-up period ranged from 3 to 16 months, and no recurrence was observed. ConclusionTension-free mesh-plug repair has the advantages of safety, minimal invasion and rapid recovery. Meanwhile, this method can be applied to those with intestinal necrosis with satisfactory results.