[Bassini operation with polyglycolic acid or polyester. A prospective randomized study of 300 cases]

Chirurg. 1989 Apr;60(4):273-6.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In a prospectively randomized trial polyglycolic acid (PGA) was tested against polyester for recurrence rate in Bassini hernia repair. After a median observation period of 2 years a distinct but statistically insignificant difference was found (12.0% recurrence for PGA against 7.0% for polyester). Within prospectively defined risk groups statistically significant differences were found for men (15.4% PGA, 6.4% polyester) and in the presence of at least one of the risk factors obesity, bronchitis, recurrent hernia, size of hernial sac greater than 8 cm, the last of which being the strongest unfavourable variable for PGA.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia, Inguinal / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyesters*
  • Polyglycolic Acid*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Random Allocation
  • Recurrence
  • Risk Factors
  • Sutures*
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Polyesters
  • Polyglycolic Acid