The chances of recurrence are greatly reduced after hernia surgery with patch repair, but recurrence is not completely ruled out.
Hernia clinically known as inguinal hernia, is due to congenital or acquired factors lead to the weakening of the abdominal wall, organs and tissues from the weak spot hernia out to reach the abnormal location and various clinical symptoms.
Hernia patch technology is through the use of synthetic substances to cover the abdominal wall weakness, generally patch area than the defect area, the use of titanium nails to strengthen the patch, can greatly reduce the recurrence rate of inguinal hernia. However, the patch in the body as a foreign body will cause the body to reject the reaction, there is still a small chance of recurrence, reoccurrence.
Patients who use the patch method to treat inguinal hernia should pay attention to daily life and rest, ensure sleep, eat less spicy and stimulating food, prohibit smoking and drinking, and prevent constipation. The recovery of physical activities should be carried out in a gradual manner to avoid sudden increase in abdominal pressure leading to recurrence of hernia.