Abstract:to compare the outcomes of open preperitoneal repair (opR) with the use of mesh and open suture repair (oSR) without mesh via inguinal approach for the treatment of emergency femoral hernia (fH). the primary outcome was the postoperative complication and the secondary outcomes were the recurrence rate of FH and the postoperative comfort level at the surgical site. 104 patients with emergency FHs were included, of whom 51 patients were treated with OPR, 53 patients were treated with OSR. Between the two groups,… Show more
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