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  • Title: [Inguinal hernia recurrence after prosthetic repair: our experience].
    Author: Donati M, Gandolfo L, Privitera A, Cavallaro G, Brancato G.
    Journal: Chir Ital; 2003; 55(4):609-15. PubMed ID: 12938613.
    Abstract:
    Inguinal hernia recurrence after prosthetic repair is a very rare clinical condition (1%), but it is probably underestimated and hard to resolve surgically. The authors reports their experience with 16 recurrent post-prosthetic inguinal hernias. A greater incidence of recurrence was noted in obese patients with concomitant chronic diseases (56%). Hernia recurrences following prosthetic repair are often asymptomatic. The use of Lichtenstein's plug technique yielded satisfactory results in terms of rehabilitation and incidence of recurrence and is also associated with a very low risk of complications.
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