THE BENEFITS OF USING POLYESTER MESH IMPLANT DURING ANTERIOR INGUINAL HERNIA REPAIR. CASE REPORT

Aims: To find the results of using polyester mesh implant as an optimal alternative to polypropylene for open anterior inguinal hernia repair by Lichtenstein. Case Description: We present a 53-year-old-male patient with uncomplicated right-sided oblique inguinal hernia. Reinforcement of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal was done using polyester mesh implant fixed by dacron sutures. Successful repair was achieved with reduced operative-time and smooth recovery free from complications during post-operative and short-term follow-up intervals. Conclusions: Polyester mesh implant could be considered an optimal alternative to polypropylene for open anterior inguinal hernia repair.