Effectiveness of mesh hernioplasty in incarcerated inguinal hernias.

Introduction: The use of mesh is still controversial in patients undergoing emergency incarcerated hernia repair, mostly because of potential infectious complications.

Aim: The main aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of tension-free methods in treating incarcerated inguinal hernias (IIH), with and without intestine resection. The secondary aim was to establish an algorithm on how to proceed with incarcerated hernias.

[16-year experience with one-day surgery inguinal hernia repair].

Aim Of The Study: Evaluation of inguinal hernia repair techniques and results.

Material: Study group consist of patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair between 1990-1998 326 patients (305 men, 21 women, mean age 45.5 yrs), and between 1999-2006 693 patients (662 men, 31 women, mean age 48.