Prolene hernia system in the tension-free repair operation of inguinal saddle hernia

VernacularTitle:应用PHS无张力修补术治疗腹股沟马鞍疝
Author: Ruiwei DAI ; Liping CHEN ; Xu WANG ; Dongxuan LI ; Wenqing LIU ; Jianfeng CUI ; Xiao MA ; Lijun TANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: PHS (Prolene Hernia System); saddle hernia; tension-free repair
From: International Journal of Surgery 2009;36(12):808-810
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the therapeutic efficacy and operation experience of Prolene Hernia System (PHS) in the tension-free repair operation of inguinal saddle hernia. Methods All 41 cases using PHS were selected as the subjects of this study and the results were analyzed. Results All patients were performed operation under the local anesthesia, and lasted from 25 min to 60 min. They had been keeping in ward for observation from 24 h to 72 h. No serotal swelling, hematoma, and incisional wound infection hap-pened after the operation. The follow-up time had been lasting from 6 months to 42 months, and none of pa-tients catehed a relapse or had the sensation of the foreign bodies. Conclusions Using PHS is safe and ef-fective in the tension-free repair operation, and it is more suited to inguinal saddle hernia. The key of opera-tion success is attaching importance to operation skills.