Comparative study of tailor-made mesh plug herniorrhaphy versus lichtenstein herniorrhaphy versus bassini operation: A prospective clinical trial

Asian Journal of Surgery

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 74-78

  Horharin, Phatchara ^a   Wilasrusmee, Chumpon ^a   Cherudchayaporn, Kunlanid ^a   Pinyaku, Nateecha ^a   Phanpradi, Oraphan ^a   Phromsopha, Ninatthanan ^a  

^a MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Anterior repair; Groin hernia; Postoperative complication

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; ECCHYMOSIS; EDEMA; FOLLOW UP; HERNIOPLASTY; HERNIORRHAPHY; HOSPITALIZATION; HUMAN; INGUINAL HERNIA; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION; RECURRENT DISEASE; SURGICAL MORTALITY; SURGICAL TECHNIQUE;

EID: 33646561556     PISSN: 10159584     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1015-9584(09)60111-1     Document Type: Article

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