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The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of mesh use in incarcerated inguinal hernias.Materials and methods: Patients (n=118) operated with the diagnoses of incarcerated inguinal hernias were included in the study. Patients were allocated into two groups according to the operation type as; Lichtenstein repair (Group 1) and primary repair (Group 2). The two groups were compared in accordance to their pre and post operative characteristics.Results: There was not any significant difference between groups in terms of the duration of the surgery and the hospital stay, and postoperative morbidity and mortality rates (p > 0.05). Bowel resection was performed mostly in women and elderly patients. In addition, patients having bowel resection had longer hospital stay times. The risk of having a complication and a recurrent hernia was higher in these patients.Conclusions: Monofilament polypropylene mesh use for strangulated inguinal hernia repair is safe and feasible.

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