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Covering the myopectineal orifice of Fruchaud with a non-absorbable prosthesis in the preperitoneal space is a well established method for the repair of (recurrent) groin hernias. The laparoscopic extraperitoneal approach is widely used, but is a difficult technique which carries the disadvantages of high costs and the need for general anesthesia. An alternative method of placing a prosthesis of equal size in the preperitoneal space is described.
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Ugahary, F., Simmermacher, R.K.J. Groin hernia repair via a grid-iron incision: an alternative technique for preperitoneal mesh insertion. Hernia 2, 123–125 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01250028
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01250028