Feasibility of mesh repair for strangulated abdominal wall hernias.

Background: Prosthetic mesh reduces the risk of hernia recurrence. The use of mesh in patients with strangulated hernias requiring bowel resection is controversial.

Patients And Methods: Patients with acutely incarcerated hernias (with small intestine contents) who underwent polypropylene mesh hernioplasty were included in this prospective study from June 2005 to Jan.