[Surgical treatment of complicated inguinal hernias]

An analysis of 685 operations for complex inguinal hernias has been made. 486 patients were examined within the terms from 1 to 14 years, recurrences being noted in 48 patients (9,87%). The authors recommend a method of radical operation for strengthening the posterior wall of the inguinal canal by an inferior graft of aponeurosis. This method is followed by only 4,44% of recurrences.