The British journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Randomized clinical trial of lightweight composite mesh for Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair.
Almost half the patients who undergo hernia repair with mesh report a feeling of stiffness and a foreign body in the groin. This study evaluated whether patients noticed any difference between lightweight and standard polypropylene mesh for the repair of inguinal hernia. ⋯ Lightweight polypropylene mesh may be preferable for Lichtenstein repair of inguinal hernia. Larger cohorts with longer follow-up are needed before it can be recommended for routine use.