Early results of a single-blinded, randomized, controlled, Internet-based multicenter trial comparing Prolene and Vypro II mesh in Lichtenstein hernioplasty.
Hernia
; 8(2): 127-34, 2004 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-14648244
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The standard polypropylene mesh used in Lichtenstein's operation induces a strong foreign-tissue reaction with potentially harmful effects. A mesh with less polypropylene could possibly be beneficial. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
Six hundred men with inguinal hernias were randomized to Lichtenstein's operation with Prolene or Vypro II in a single-blinded multicenter trial. The randomization was performed by a computer algorithm in a database through the Internet. All data were entered and directly validated in the database through the Internet.RESULTS:
The meshes had comparable results in return to work, return to daily activities, complications, postoperative pain, and quality of life during the first 8 weeks of rehabilitation.CONCLUSIONS:
Lichtenstein's operation with either Prolene or Vypro II is safe and well tolerated with an acceptable postoperative rehabilitation time and a high quality of life 2 months after surgery. The study was facilitated by the use of a database through the Internet.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Polyglactin 910
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Polypropylenes
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Surgical Mesh
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Hernia, Inguinal
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Hernia
Journal subject:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Sweden