An analysis of hernia recurrence after tension free inguinal hernioplasty

Objective To investigate the causes of hernia recurrence after tension free inguinal hernioplasty and its prevention and treatment Methods The clinical data of 10 hernia recurrence cases were retrospectively analyzed Results There were 6 recurrent cases after mesh plug tension free hernioplasty and 4 cases after Lichtenstein repair The causes of recurrence included too small for size of the mesh, mesh was coiled and migrated, too large holes of mesh left for spermatic cord, mesh plugs not properly fixed, internal rings too large miss matching the mesh plug, two mesh plugs not mounted together, etc Conclusion The main causes of recurrent hernia after tension free inguinal hernioplasty were related with failure in applying correct operative techniques, the recurrence needs open mesh repair, especially mesh plug tension free hernioplasty