Early sigmoid perforation involving left inguinal hernia mesh repair: a case report

Injury to the underlying bowel is a serious potential complication following inguinal hernia mesh repair. Here the authors describe a rare case of a 69-year-old gentleman who initially presented with a deep collection in the retroperitoneum, which extended into the extraperitoneal space on the anter...

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Published in:Annals of medicine and surgery 2023-02, Vol.85 (2), p.181-183
Main Authors: Salimi, Fatemeh, Narayan, Prabhat, Salimi, Zahra
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Language:English
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Summary:Injury to the underlying bowel is a serious potential complication following inguinal hernia mesh repair. Here the authors describe a rare case of a 69-year-old gentleman who initially presented with a deep collection in the retroperitoneum, which extended into the extraperitoneal space on the anterior abdominal wall 3 weeks following left inguinal hernioplasty. Early sigmoid perforation involving the inguinal hernia mesh repair was diagnosed, and he underwent a successful Hartmann's procedure with mesh removal.
ISSN:2049-0801
2049-0801
DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000000081