Systematic review and meta-analysis of the use of lightweight versus heavyweight mesh in open inguinal hernia repair
British journal of surgery2011Vol. 99(1), pp. 29–37
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Abstract
The use of LWM for open inguinal hernia repair was not associated with an increased risk of hernia recurrence. LWM reduced the incidence of chronic groin pain as well as the risk of developing other groin symptoms.
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