Mesh plug tension-free hernioplasty for recurrence inguinal hernia in the senile patients

Objective To explore the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia by mesh plug tension-free hernia repair in elderly patients.Methods The clinical data of forty-three elderly patients with recurrent inguinal hernia treated by mesh plug tension-free hernia repair from October 2002 to December 2008 were retrospectively analyzed.Results The patients were all cured without analgesic postoperatively,there was no case of recurrence in follow-up time from six months to six years.Conclusions The mesh plug tension-free hernia repair is a safe and reliable method,with less trauma and pain,faster recovery,simple operation,short hospital stay,low recurrence rate and other advantages,particularly for the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia in the elderly.