The importance of biological mesh repair in adolescent inguinal hernia repair / 中国实用外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Adolescent is a special group which is still at the period of growth and development. Protecting reproductive function, reducing recurrence and chronic postoperative inguinal pain are the key points of treatment of inguinal hernia in adolescents. Although there are different surgical treatments for inguinal hernia in adolescents at present, the characteristics of biological mesh which can promote tissue regeneration and remodeling make them valuable for inguinal hernia repair in adolescents. Correct selection and implementation of biological mesh inguinal hernia repair are important to ensure the effect of adolescent inguinal hernia repair.