Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Seroma risk after different mesh fixes in hernia repair
By Narwariya KS et al.·2026·Department of General Surgery, India·View original on Europe PMC →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of seroma formation in mesh fixation techniques for inguinal hernia repair.
Plain-English summary
This study looked at how different methods of fixing a mesh during surgery for inguinal hernias (a type of hernia in the groin) can lead to seromas, which are fluid-filled sacs that can form after surgery. Researchers compared three techniques: non-absorbable sutures, absorbable sutures, and fibrin glue. They found that while fibrin glue made the surgery quicker and caused less pain afterward, it also led to more seromas. In contrast, the suture methods resulted in fewer seromas and had similar rates of complications and hernia recurrence. Overall, using sutures seemed to be a better option for reducing seroma formation.
Abstract
Seroma formation is a common complication after Lichtenstein tension-free inguinal hernia repair. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the incidence of seroma formation and related postoperative outcomes among non-absorbable sutures, absorbable sutures and fibrin glue fixation techniques. Hence, a total of 180 patients were randomly assigned to three groups for mesh fixation. Fibrin glue fixation resulted in shorter operative times and less postoperative pain but had a higher incidence of seroma formation. Suture-based fixation methods demonstrated fewer seromas and comparable recurrence and complication rates.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Europe PMC: https://europepmc.org/article/MED/41960480