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Hernia
Published in: Hernia 6/2019

01-12-2019 | Esophagus Resection | Original Article

Mesh erosion after hiatal hernia repair: the tip of the iceberg?

Authors: J. Li, T. Cheng

Published in: Hernia | Issue 6/2019

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Abstract

Background

Primary repair of large hiatal hernia is associated with a high recurrence rate, which has led to the use of mesh for crural repair. However, severe mesh-related complications, including esophageal or gastric erosion, have been observed.

Methods

In the present study, we made a thorough identification of all published reports on the esophageal or gastric mesh erosion or migration after hiatal hernia repair. The incidence, site, mesh type, latent interval, consequence and treatment methods of mesh erosion were summarized and analyzed.

Results

A total of 50 cases of esophageal or gastric mesh erosion or migration after hiatal hernia repair were reported since 1998. A higher erosion rate was observed in recurrent hiatal hernia repair. The most common erosion site was esophagus (50%), followed by stomach (25%) and gastric-esophageal junction (GEJ) (23%). The most common mesh types reported in this series were PTEF and polypropylene. The duration from the hernia repair to the identification of erosion varied greatly, and 79% of the erosion occurred within 2 years after the hernia repair. Various treatment methods were reported, including endoscopic mesh retrieval (15.7%), laparoscopic mesh removal (11.8%), surgical mesh removal (19.6%); however, distal esophageal resection and gastric resection were reported in 19.6% and 5.9%, respectively. Some patients had to receive tube feeding.

Conclusion

The true incidence of mesh erosion after hiatal hernia repair may be higher than previously reported, and the erosion is more prone to occur after recurrent hiatal hernia repair. Mesh erosion can result in severe morbidity and sometimes require complex organ resection. Different kinds and shapes of prosthetic meshes can cause erosion; therefore, mesh should be used very selectively for hiatal hernia repair. The patient should be informed about the mesh placement and the possible mesh-related complications.
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Metadata
Title
Mesh erosion after hiatal hernia repair: the tip of the iceberg?
Authors
J. Li
T. Cheng
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Hernia / Issue 6/2019
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-019-02011-w

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