Prosthetic element for the treatment of inguinal hernias, especially for celioscopic surgery

Abstract

Abstract The element consists of layers of a biocompatible, e.g. textile, material in three sections (3,4,5) joined by an elongated supply strip (2) which also acts as a reinforcing member. One of the sections is designed to fit round the spermatic cord, having a slit (3a) and an aperture (3b) for the cord. The supple joining strip (2) is of sufficient height to block the inguinal orifice, with the lower anterior section (3) of the prosthetic element fitting round the spermatic cord, and an upper section (4) having sufficient height to fit against the inner face of the transverse fascia. The third, or lower position section (5) is folded up and held against the inner face of the upper section (4). The prosthetic element has a rounded lower edge, is 10-15 cm. wide and 0.1-0.2 cm. thick, with a height of 6-10 cm., and is preferably made from woven or knitted polyester fibre.

Inventors

• 👤 Jean-Claude Sgro

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