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- 2018
Resterilized Polypropylene Mesh for Inguinal Hernia RepairKeywords: Inguinal hernia, Lichtenstein repair, low-cost, sterilized mesh Abstract: The use of prosthetic biomaterials for reconstructing and reinforcing the posterior wall of the inguinal canal reduces the incidence of hernia recurrence. Cost, availability of mesh, and perhaps reluctance to adopt a new technique are factors which prevent widespread practice of hernioplasty in low-resource settings. Use of resterilized mesh significantly reduces the cost of hernioplasty and is safe
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