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01-05-2005 | Original Article

Tension-free repair versus modified Bassini technique (Andrews technique) for strangulated inguinal hernia: a comparative study

Authors: B. Papaziogas, Ch. Lazaridis, J. Makris, J. Koutelidakis, A. Patsas, M. Grigoriou, G. Chatzimavroudis, K. Psaralexis, K. Atmatzidis

Published in: Hernia | Issue 2/2005

Abstract

Background: To compare tension-free hernia repair to a modified Bassini technique (Andrew’s technique) used to treat complicated inguinal hernia.

Methods: In the period 1990–2004, 75 patients were submitted to emergency operation because of strangulated inguinal hernia. 33 patients underwent tension-free repair utilizing a polypropylene mesh (group A), whereas the remaining 42 patients underwent a modified Bassini technique (group B).

Results: Mean operative time was significantly longer for group B (91.5±9.3 min vs 75.7±10.5 min, p<0.05). Postoperative hospital stay was also significantly longer in group B compared to group A (10.3±3.4 days vs 4.5±2.1 days, p<0.01). Postoperative complication rate did not differ significantly between the two groups (5/33, 15.1% vs 5/42, 11.9%, p=n.s.). No mesh had to be removed. At follow-up (mean 9±4.2 years), there was one recurrence in group A (1/33, 3%) and two recurrences in group B (2/42, 4.7%) (p=n.s.).

Conclusion: The presence of a strangulated inguinal hernia cannot be considered a contraindication for the use of a prosthetic mesh.

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Title: Tension-free repair versus modified Bassini technique (Andrews technique) for strangulated inguinal hernia: a comparative study
Authors: B. Papaziogas
Ch. Lazaridis
J. Makris
J. Koutelidakis
A. Patsas
M. Grigoriou
G. Chatzimavroudis
K. Psaralexis
K. Atmatzidis
Publication date: 01-05-2005
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 2/2005
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-004-0311-9

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