Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the introduction of mesh plug and patch for hernia repair.
Materials And Methods: A prospective study was carried out on 483 consecutive cases of inguinal or femoral hernia treated at a county hospital in the period November 1993 to April 1997. The final follow-up was done by questionnaire.
Results: The operation was performed as a day-in procedure in 59% of the patients, and 35% stayed in the ward overnight. Normal daily activities were resumed within three (2-7) days (median [interquartile range]), and the sick leave was 7 (4-14) days. There were few postoperative complications, and reoperation was done in two cases. The overall recurrence rate was 5%, and for primary hernias 4%. There were no recurrences after operation for femoral hernia. Chronic pain was reported in 17% of the patients, 12% felt pain only during strenuous exercise. The observation at time was 46 (36-56) months (median [interquartile range]).
Discussion: Patients operated on with the mesh plug and patch technique had a short hospital stay and a short convalescence. The recurrence rate was acceptable.
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