Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernias
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Inguinal hernia repairs is clean surgical procedures. However infection may be a concern when
prosthetic materials are used. This prospective randomized study has been set to observe if
antibiotic prohylaxis is of benefit in mesh repair of inguinal hernias.