Prosthetic mesh plug repair of femoral and recurrent inguinal hernias: the American experience.

摘要

Prosthetic mesh in the form of a plug has been used extensively in the United States for hernia repair. It has been popular for all types of femoral hernias and for the majority of recurrent inguinal hernias. It follows the basic principle of 'tension-free' repair and permits unrestricted postoperative physical activity. The method has resulted in a long-term success rate better than the many modifications of the Bassini repair.