The British journal of surgery
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Br J Surg
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Meta-analysis of glue versus sutured mesh fixation for Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair.
Chronic pain remains a frequent complication after Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair. As a consequence, mesh fixation using glue instead of sutures has become popular. This meta-analysis aimed to clarify which fixation technique is to be preferred for elective Lichtenstein inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ Elective Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia using glue mesh fixation compared with sutures is faster and less painful, with comparable hernia recurrence rates.