Conclusions  A mesh measuring 10 Ãƒâ€” 8 cm is suitable for both genders: in females, it will cover the whole MPO, including the infraligamental part, whereas in males, the weak inguinal area is preferentially covered. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Applied AnatomyDOI 10.1007/s10029-009-0559-1Authors T. Wolloscheck, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University Medical Center Saarstrasse 21 55099 Mainz GermanyM. A. Konerding, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University Medical Center Saarstrasse 21 55099 Mainz Germany Journal HerniaOnline ISSN 1248-9204Print ISSN 1265-4906 (Source: Hernia)