Onlay mesh repair for treatment of small umbilical hernias  ≤ 2 cm in adults: a single-centre investigation

ConclusionsRepairing small umbilical hernias with a small onlay-mesh was safe with a low surgical site complication rate. Randomized trials are needed to assess whether mesh can reduce recurrences in umbilical hernia repairs  ≤ 2 cm.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research