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BOHRT T., Valeria. ANALYSIS OF THE ANSON McVAY AND MARLEX TECHNIQUES FOR INGUINAL REPAIR. Cuad. - Hosp. Clín. [online]. 2005, vol.50, n.1, pp. 39-45. ISSN 1652-6776.

OBJECTIVE To compare the risksand benefitsofthe Anson McVay and Marlex techniques in the treatment of direct and indirect inguinal hernias MATERIAL AND METHODS We revised the clinical data of 313 patients during January 92 to December 2002.143 were hospitalized and underwent surgical repair. 83.3% were male. 40% over 46 years of age. The majority (65%) were indirect hernias and right sided. 53.3% underwent the technique of Anson McVay and 23.3 % the Marlex technique. This last procedure has more surgical time and placing of drainages. CONCLUSIONS There was statistic differences between the type of hernia and the location site, between the two surgical procedures, surgical time and placing of drainages.

Palavras-chave : Inguinal hernia; Anson McVay technique; Marley technique.