173 Darning versus mesh repair for inguinal hernia: When do patients return to normal physical activity?

[摘要] Abstract: Introduction: With the advent of newer methods for inguinal hernia repair like laparoscopy and mesh, older techniques like darn repair have gone into the background. However in our region where cost effectiveness is the prime concern, darn repair still enjoys a good reputation and popularity for the repair of inguinal hernia. This study was carried out to compare darn repair with Lichtenstein repair in terms of early return to work and normal physical activity. Setting and duration: De.

[学科分类] 外科医学