Comparative study of collagen and elastin content of abdominal wall fascia in inguinal hernia and non-hernia patients in an African population

ConclusionInguinal hernia patients in the study population demonstrated depleted collagen in the connective tissue of the inguinal canal. This might justify the routine use of prosthetic mesh for the reinforcement of the posterior wall during hernia repair.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research