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Published in: Hernia 2/2008

01-04-2008 | Case Report

Pathology of ilioinguinal neuropathy produced by mesh entrapment: case report and literature review

Authors: J. P. Miller, F. Acar, V. B. Kaimaktchiev, S. H. Gultekin, K. J. Burchiel

Published in: Hernia | Issue 2/2008

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Abstract

Ilioinguinal neuropathy is a well-described complication of mesh inguinal herniorrhaphy. We report the first human case, to our knowledge, of ilioinguinal nerve mesh entrapment with neuropathological changes that suggest an inflammatory cause for this chronic pain syndrome.
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Metadata
Title
Pathology of ilioinguinal neuropathy produced by mesh entrapment: case report and literature review
Authors
J. P. Miller
F. Acar
V. B. Kaimaktchiev
S. H. Gultekin
K. J. Burchiel
Publication date
01-04-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0290-8

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