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. 2023 Feb 7;85(2):181-183.
doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000000081. eCollection 2023 Feb.

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

Fatemeh Salimi  1 , Prabhat Narayan  1 , Zahra Salimi  2
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Early sigmoid perforation involving left inguinal hernia mesh repair: a case report

Fatemeh Salimi et al. Ann Med Surg (Lond). .

Abstract

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.

Keywords: complication of mesh; inguinal hernia; inguinal hernia repair complications; sigmoid perforation.

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The authors declare that they have no financial conflict of interest with regard to the content of this report.

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Left-sided large infected collection with air locules (arrow).
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Large left-sided collection with air locules (arrow).
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Enema study showing patent anastomosis prior to reversal.
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