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01-12-2010 | Case Report

Intraluminal migration of mesh following incisional hernia repair

Authors: E. Steinhagen, S. Khaitov, R. M. Steinhagen

Published in: Hernia | Issue 6/2010

Abstract

Incisional hernia is the most common long term complication of colon surgery. These hernias are often repaired with synthetic mesh. Mesh migration is an infrequent occurrence. There are reports of mesh migrating into the peritoneum and into viscous organs causing a variety of symptoms including recurrent hernia, infection, and obstruction. We present the case of transmural mesh migration from the abdominal wall into the small bowel presenting as small bowel obstruction.

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Title: Intraluminal migration of mesh following incisional hernia repair
Authors: E. Steinhagen
S. Khaitov
R. M. Steinhagen
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0708-6

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Intraluminal migration of mesh following incisional hernia repair

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