Comparison of two different prosthetic materials in the treatment of inguinal hernia in aged patients / 中国组织工程研究

ABSTRACT

0.05). There were 7 cased in the polypropylene mesh group had abdominal discomfort due to stiffness, which higher than that of the expanded polytetrafluroethylene patch and control groups (P 0.05). CONCLUSION: Both prosthetic patches are safe and effective when used in the repair of inguinal hernia in aged patients with low recurrence rate, especially, the expanded polytetrafluroethylene patch, which is more comfortable than polypropylene mesh.