Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia with Marlex mesh.

Fifty-seven patients with large recurrent inguinal hernia had undergone repair using Marlex mesh. Fifty-six patients had excellent results, one patient suffered a recurrence. There were two wound infections and no deaths. Polypropylene is an excellent prosthetic material for replacement of attenuated or destroyed posterior wall of the inguinal canal. It is biologically inert and resistant to infection.