What do systematic reviews say?

Summary of findings table ‐ mesh repair vs non‐mesh repair

It is very uncertain whether summary of findings table ‐ mesh repair changes mortality within 30 days of repair compared with non‐mesh repair (very low certainty).

• Mesh versus non‐mesh for emergency groin hernia repair 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
  RR 1.38 [0.58, 3.28]
  1 study · 208 participants
  Very low