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01-03-2006 | Review Article

Mesh migration following repair of inguinal hernia: a case report and review of literature

Authors: A. Agrawal, R. Avill

Published in: Hernia | Issue 1/2006

Abstract

New surgical procedures in the aftermath of their benefits beget new complications as well. Laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia is widely practised now. It involves reinforcement of hernial defect with a synthetic mesh. We report a rare case of migration of mesh into urinary bladder following this mode of hernial repair. We also present a review of literature involving migration of mesh following all inguinal hernial repairs.

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Title: Mesh migration following repair of inguinal hernia: a case report and review of literature
Authors: A. Agrawal
R. Avill
Publication date: 01-03-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 1/2006
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-005-0024-8

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