Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Tension-free repair using polypropylene mesh is the standard technique for inguinal hernia repair at the present, but the prosthetic material maybe has harmful impact on the patient reproductive functions. 
OBJECTIVE: To summarize the experience and evaluate the clinical effect of human acellular dermal matrix in inguinal hernia repair.
METHODS: Nineteen patients aged 5-38 years with inguinal hernia underwent hernia repair using human acelluar demall matrix. Of the patients, there were 15 male and 4 female. The wound healing was observed and regular follow-up was conducted.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Of the 19 patients, all patients recovered with primary wound healing without infection of incisional wound or seroma. Eighteen patients were followed up. During a follow-up of 3-30 months, no chronic pain or discomfort at the incisional area or hernia recurrence occurred. It is feasible and safe to use human acellular dermal matrix patch in inguinal hernia repair, especially in young people or man with inguinal hernia willing to procreate.