A Prospective Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Conventional Lichtenstein Versus Self-Adhesive Mesh Repair for Inguinal Hernia

ANADOL A. Z., AKIN M., KURUKAHVECİOĞLU O., TEZEL E., Ersoy E.

SURGERY TODAY, cilt.41, sa.11, ss.1498-1503, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 11
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s00595-011-4545-8
  • Dergi Adı: SURGERY TODAY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1498-1503
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Inguinal, Hernia, Self-adhesive, Lichtenstein repair, RANDOMIZED CLINICAL-TRIAL, CHRONIC PAIN, FOLLOW-UP, SHOULDICE
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose. Lichtenstein repair has been the gold standard in inguinal hernia surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of mesh fixation in terms of postsurgical chronic pain and recurrence.