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I have inguinal hernia, what is better: mesh or non-mesh? i want to avoid as much complications as possible.
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Mesh: In this day and age, mesh is considered far superior to non-mesh repairs, and the primary reason is recurrence rates. The recurrence rates with mesh repair are much lower than without mesh.
Answered 1/3/2019
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Usually mesh: Mesh repair of an inguinal hernia has a lower recurrence rate and usually less pain than a primary repair. However, it has a slightly higher risk of infection.
Answered 5/29/2015
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