Pascal&;s law is used in which technique of hernia repair?: (A) Litchenstein mesh repair, (B) Stoppa's preperitoneal repair, (C) Bassini's repair, (D) Darning repair
Answer is B. Stoppa&;s Preperitoneal Repair In Stoppa&;s preperitoneal repair, the expanding Intra-abdominal pressure holds the mesh in place without suture fixation According to Pascal&;s law, any additional pressure exeed upon an enclosed fluid mass is transmitted equally in all directions Use of large mesh extending 3-5 cm beyond the edge of defect in all sides utilized Pascal&;s law Ref: Recent advances in surgery 10th edition Pgno : 166