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Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve injury after inguinal hernioplasty: a case report

Authors: Kamleshsingh Shadhu, Dadhija Ramlagun, Simeng Chen, Lijia Liu

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve entrapment from sutures and mesh after inguinal hernioplasty is a rare entity in clinic. Its’ awareness and management remain a clinical challenge.

Case presentation

We report a case of 54-year-old male who presented with post-operative pain after 1 month and sensory disturbances of the right lower limb. He underwent partial neurectomy and during the surgery it was found that there was injury to iliohypogastric nerve due to entrapment from sutures and mesh.

Conclusion

We hope to strengthen awareness about the importance of the identification of iliohypogastric nerve during inguinal hernioplasty.

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Title: Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve injury after inguinal hernioplasty: a case report
Authors: Kamleshsingh Shadhu
Dadhija Ramlagun
Simeng Chen
Lijia Liu
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-018-0391-6

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Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve injury after inguinal hernioplasty: a case report

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Case presentation

Conclusion

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