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Paralysis of the femoral nerve following totally extraperitoneal laparascopic inguinal hernia repair

Authors: B. Lange, C. Langer, P. M. Markus, H. Becker

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 7/2003

Abstract

Totally extraperitoneal preparation (TEP) of an inguinal hernia is an established method of treating inguinal hernias associated with an acceptable complication rate (2–12%) and low rate of recurrence (0–3%). This is the first reported case of sensorimotor paralysis of the femoral nerve following the complete endoscopic mesh treatment of a primary inguinal hernia to the left side. Following a discussion of the necessary diagnostic and therapeutic steps, traumatic postsurgical paralysis of the nerve as well as spontaneous paralysis of the femoral nerve are discussed. The prognosis is positive given the lack of macroscopic evidence of any direct damage to the nerve.

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Title: Paralysis of the femoral nerve following totally extraperitoneal laparascopic inguinal hernia repair
Authors: B. Lange
C. Langer
P. M. Markus
H. Becker
Publication date: 01-07-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 7/2003
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-002-4270-x

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