Abstract
Hernia treatment has been a challenge to surgeons for more than 2000 years. Modern hernia surgery started in Italy, more than 100 years ago, with Eduardo Bassini's presentation of a new method of repair. Bassini did not just invent a new method of inguinal hernia repair [1]; one of his major contributions was that he performed adequate audit and follow-up of patients [2]. Notable improvements in herniology after that were the development of the Shouldice technique and the introduction of prosthetic mesh.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Recurrent Hernia |
Subtitle of host publication | Prevention and Treatment |
Publisher | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
Pages | 3-25 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783540375456 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)