Özet:
Purpose: Femoral hernias (FH) are rarely seen in children, so
there is no consensus on the age and sex distribution or the
optimum method of repair. Recently, repair of the femoral
hernias with mesh-plug has gained wide popularity in adults.
The authors used this method in 4 children with FH and
discuss its utilization in children.
Methods: Four consecutive children with femoral hernia
were treated using mesh-plug. Patients’ characteristics and
operative technique was described.
Results: Plugging femoral defect with a mesh-plug was applied
successfully in children. No complications were seen
after a follow-up period for 2 years (range, 8 to 30 months).
Conclusion: Repair of femoral hernias with mesh-plug is
performed easily and successfully in children.
J Pediatr Surg 37:1456-1458. Copyright 2002, Elsevier Science
(USA). All rights reserved.
