Authors' reply: Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing laparoscopic with open mesh repair of recurrent inguinal hernia (<i>Br J Surg</i> 2010; 97: 4–11)

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We would like to thank Mr Renzulli and colleagues, who put their best efforts into this systematic review of atraumatic splenic rupture (ASR). However, a few points need clarification.