1. Suture mesh fixation versus glue mesh fixation in open inguinal hernia repair: A systematic review and meta-analysis 
N. Ladwa, M.S. Sajid, P. Sains, M.K. Baig 
International Journal of Surgery 
Volume 11, Issue 2, Pages (March 2013)
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2. Fig. 1 PRISMA flow chart showing trial selection methodology.
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3. Fig. 2 Strength and summary of the evidence analysed on GradePro®.
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4. Fig. 3
Forest plot for operation time following the use of suture mesh fixation (SMF) and glue mesh fixation (GMF) in open inguinal hernia repair. Standardised mean differences are shown with 95 per cent confidence intervals.
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5. Fig. 4
Forest plot for post-operative pain following the use of suture mesh fixation (SMF) and glue mesh fixation (GMF) in open inguinal hernia repair. Standardised mean differences are shown with 95 per cent confidence intervals.
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6. Fig. 5
Forest plot for postoperative complications following the use of suture mesh fixation (SMF) and glue mesh fixation (GMF) in open inguinal hernia repair. Risk ratios are shown with 95 per cent confidence intervals.
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7. Fig. 6
Forest plot for chronic groin pain following the use of suture mesh fixation (SMF) and glue mesh fixation (GMF) in open inguinal hernia repair. Risk ratios are shown with 95 per cent confidence intervals.
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8. Fig. 7
Forest plot for length of hospital stay following the use of suture mesh fixation (SMF) and glue mesh fixation (GMF) in open inguinal hernia repair. Standardised mean differences are shown with 95 per cent confidence intervals.
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9. Fig. 8
Forest plot for recurrence following the use of suture mesh fixation (SMF) and glue mesh fixation (GMF) in open inguinal hernia repair. Standardised mean differences are shown with 95 per cent confidence intervals.
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