Skip to main content

Table 1 The mesh fixations preference in open surgery

From: The inguinal hernia management in Costa Rica according to a survey between surgeons: result comparison with 2018 International Groin Hernia Guidelines

Mesh fixation

Percentage (%)

Polyamide suture (Nylon®)

29

Long absorption suture (example PDX®)

26

Polypropylene

20

Auto adhesive mesh (Progrip ®)

16

Short absorption suture (example Vicryl®)

10

Cyanoacrylate

0

No mesh fixation

0