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Clinical Trial
. 1995 Feb;5(1):27-9.
doi: 10.1089/lps.1995.5.27.

Use of a Foley catheter to dissect the preperitoneal space for extraperitoneal endoscopic hernia repair

G C Wishart  1 , D Wright, P J O'Dwyer
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Clinical Trial

Use of a Foley catheter to dissect the preperitoneal space for extraperitoneal endoscopic hernia repair

G C Wishart et al. J Laparoendosc Surg. 1995 Feb.

Abstract

The use of a Foley catheter to dissect the preperitoneal space for extraperitoneal hernia repair creates a satisfactory working space for hernia repair. This technique is simple and inexpensive and reduces the operating time to a range similar to that for open inguinal hernia repair.

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