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In hernia repair, can the skin of thigh be used instead of artificial mesh?

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Good question.: Many years ago, the fascia from lateral thigh (fascia lata) was used for hernia repairs. But they eventually broke down and got resorbed because it was a free graft without any blood supply. It did not stay long enough, and many cases recurred. So we don't use it any more.

Answered 6/20/2013

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