Objectives To describe our experience and success in the use of low cost mesh for the
repair of inguinal hernias in consenting adult patients Methods A prospective study was …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Tension-free mesh inguinal hernia repair is becoming
increasingly popular worldwide. However, reports are sparse in Nigeria. OBJECTIVE: To …

Materials and Methods: A prospective study of all consecutive adult patients with
uncomplicated inguinal hernia who were admitted for open herniorrhaphy between January …

Background The use of alloplastic mesh is now commonplace in hernia repair. However, in
developing countries, cheaper alternatives to commercial mesh are required due to the high …

Background Despite the recognition that inguinal hernia (IH) repair is cost-effective, repair
rates in low-and middle-income countries remain low. Estimated use of mesh in low-and …

Objective To calculate the cost-effectiveness of tension-free inguinal hernia repair with
mosquito net mesh in the Western Region of Ghana. Design Prospective study. Setting Four …

Objective: The objective of this paper is to review hernioplasties done for inguinal hernias in
a rural private hospital, bringing out the socio-demographic and clinical pattern and to …

Purpose The goal of this study was to investigate whether locally available Nylon mosquito
net might be a useful alternative to expensive commercial mesh implants for hernia repair, a …

Background: Inguinal hernias are a major problem in the developing world. Many patients
do not have access to safe elective surgery. They therefore present with the complications of …

In this prospective study, we aimed to determine the acceptability, practicality, effectiveness,
and safety of inguinal hernia repair using lightweight monofilament mesh in our …