Is graft use safe in emergency inguinal hernia repair?

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this clinical study is to investigate the consequences of mesh use in cases of inguinal hernia with an indication of emergency operation. Material and Method: Patients who were operated on for incarcerated ingui-nal hernia (n=246) were included in the study. The patients were divided into the following groups according to the type of operation: Lichtenstein repair (Group 1) and primary repair (Group 2). Results: There were no significant differences in duration of operation and hospitalization, post-operative mor-tality and post-operative morbidity between the two groups (p>0.05). The incidence of intestinal resection was higher in women and elderly patients. Furthermore, these patients needed longer hospitalization time. In addition, the rate of complication was higher in these patients. Discussion: Polypropyl-ene mesh can be safely and effectively used in cases of strangulated inguinal hernia. © 2016 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.