Lichtenstein tension-free herniorrhaphy: a retrospective analysis in 4011 cases / 国际外科学杂志
International Journal of Surgery
;
(12): 588-591, 2011.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-421874
ABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo evaluate results of the Lichtenstein tension-free mesh repair and summaraize the clinical experience in the treatment of the inguinal hernia. MethodsIn this retrospective study, 4011 tension-free inguinal hernia repairs were performed in 3631 patients, using a polypropylene mesh (Lichtenstein technique). Results The average hospitalization was 3.8 days, the overall complication rate was 2.4%, the recurrence rate was 0.1%. ConclusionThe Lichtenstein repair for the treatment of inguinal hernia has the advantage of less postoperative pain and low recurrence and is highly suitable for day case surgery.
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Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
Chinese
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International Journal of Surgery
Year:
2011
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Article
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