Does mesh/perimesh fibrosis have an effect on testicular arterial flow in patients with repaired inguinal hernia?

Purpose: Hernia repair includes implantation of a mesh. However, direct contact of the mesh to the vessels in the inguinal canal, and perimesh fibrosis may have a negative impact on testicular arterial flow. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of mesh implantation/perimesh fibrosis on testicular arterial impedance and perfusion after repair of indirect inguinal hernias. Materials and methods: A total of 25 male patients (mean: 44.3 years) with unilateral IIH were included. Testicular arterial impedance and testicular perfusion in color/power Doppler US were assessed bilaterally. Testicular arterial R…