[Hernioplasty with synthetic net in ventral hernias]

Results of abdominal hernioplasty with synthetic materials in 206 patients with various abdominal hernias were analyzed. Polypropylene nets ("Ethicon" and "Lintex") proved effective and high-quality. Postoperative complications (subcutaneous seromas in most cases) were analyzed. There were no lethal outcomes, recurrences. It is concluded that up-to-date synthetic materials improve results of surgical treatment of abdominal hernias.