![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Umbrella mesh versus mayo’s repair in primary umbilical hernia
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 8, Issue 2 (30 Sep. 2002), pp.175-178, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2002-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Prosthetic repair has become a promising method for repairing hernias.
The present study try to show the benefit of open umbrella mesh repair for umbilical hernia.
This is a prospective randomised study comparing umbrella mesh and Mayo’s repair for primary umbilical hernia.
Children and those who needed emergency surgery were excluded.
The study was conducted on 80 patients (63 females and 17 males) with age range from 18-67 years.
The follow up period was 51 months.
There were no statistically significant difference between both repairs in regards to operative time, hospital stay, postoperative pain and early complications.
There was earlier return to activity and no recurrence in umbrella mesh repair than in Mayo’s repair.
Mesh repair represent safe and effective surgical method in repairing primary umbilical hernia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Hawaz, Mazin H.. 2002. Umbrella mesh versus mayo’s repair in primary umbilical hernia. Basrah Journal of Surgery،Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.175-178.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-370173
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Hawaz, Mazin H.. Umbrella mesh versus mayo’s repair in primary umbilical hernia. Basrah Journal of Surgery Vol. 8, no. 2 (Sep. 2002), pp.175-178.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-370173
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Hawaz, Mazin H.. Umbrella mesh versus mayo’s repair in primary umbilical hernia. Basrah Journal of Surgery. 2002. Vol. 8, no. 2, pp.175-178.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-370173
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 178
Record ID
BIM-370173