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According to the Swedish Hernia Register [1], an estimated 80% of inguinal hernia operations involve placement of a polypropylene mesh, with a majority performed as a Lichtenstein procedure. The Lichtenstein technique is regarded as the gold standard in Sweden; this is probably in accordance with most other countries.
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Montgomery, A., Berndsen, F. (2010). The effects of Mesh Bioprosthesis on the Spermatic Cord Structures in a Rat Model. In: Schumpelick, V., Fitzgibbons, R.J. (eds) Hernia Repair Sequelae. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11541-7_2
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