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The first results of 140 mesh plug repairs for groin hernias are reported retrospectively. The procedures were performed by 4 surgeons who were totally free to choose mesh plug repair in every individual case. From January 1995 to October 1997 the choice of this operation increased from 20% to 54%. The operation was performed with slight modifications of the original technique as described by Rutkow and Robbins. 84% of the patients were available to follow-up (median 34 months, extremes 3 to 58). Results can be considered as good concerning the recurrence rate (0.9%) but tolerance of the material remains questionable: 7 patients (6.3%) experienced long-lasting pain in the groin leading to plug removal in 2 cases. These data must be considered and need further evaluation.
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Palot, J.P., Avisse, C., Cailliez-Tomasi, J.P. et al. The mesh plug repair of groin hernias: A three year experience. Hernia 2, 31–34 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01207771
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