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Absorbable suture in hernia repair.

T Dørflinger, J Kiil

    Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Absorbable polyglycolic acid sutures (Dexon) demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy to non-absorbable sutures (Dacron) for inguinal and femoral hernia repair. This suggests absorbable sutures are a viable option for these procedures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Innovation
    • Materials Science in Medicine
    • Hernia Surgery Outcomes

    Background:

    • Herniorrhaphy traditionally uses non-absorbable sutures.
    • The safety and efficacy of absorbable sutures in hernia repair require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare absorbable polyglycolic acid sutures (Dexon) with non-absorbable sutures (Dacron) in inguinal and femoral herniorrhaphies.
    • To evaluate surgical outcomes including recurrence, infection, and dehiscence.

    Main Methods:

    • Randomized, double-blind study involving 58 patients (61 hernias).
    • Procedures included Bassini repair for inguinal hernias and McVay repair for femoral hernias.
    • Patients were followed up for six months post-operation.

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    Main Results:

    • No wound dehiscence or infection observed during initial hospitalization.
    • One recurrence in each group (absorbable vs. non-absorbable sutures) over six months.
    • No instances of suture granuloma formation in either group.

    Conclusions:

    • Absorbable polyglycolic acid sutures (Dexon) show comparable outcomes to non-absorbable sutures (Dacron) in herniorrhaphy.
    • The use of absorbable sutures is warranted for both inguinal and femoral hernia repairs.
    • These findings support absorbable sutures as a safe and effective alternative in hernia surgery.