Conclusions  Permanent mesh can be used in complicated hernias in cirrhotic patients with minimal wound-related morbidity and a significantly lower rate of recurrence. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10029-009-0556-4Authors S. A. Ammar, Assiut University Hospital Department of Surgery El Gamma Street Assiut Egypt Journal HerniaOnline ISSN 1248-9204Print ISSN 1265-4906 (Source: Hernia)