Intestinal perforation as a long-term complication of plug and mesh inguinal hernioplasty: Case report

Mario Benedetti, S. Albertario, T. Niebel, C. Bianchi, F. P. Tinozzi, P. Moglia, M. Arcidiaco, S. Tinozzi

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Abstract

Tension-free and sutureless hernioplasty by plug and mesh of nonreabsorbable material is one of the most common techniques for inguinal hernia repair. It's a simple and quick procedure with a low cost and allows for a short hospital stay. It shows a low reoccurrence rate, but it can result, in very few cases, in complications strictly related to prosthetic material. The literature describes some cases of plug migration from its proper position, for example, to the scrotum, preperitoneal adipose tissue, and abdominal cavity. We report on a case of sigmoid colon perforation due to a plug of Trabucco hernioplasty performed 2 years previously.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93-95
Number of pages3
JournalHernia
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2005

Keywords

  • Complications
  • Inguinal hernioplasty
  • Intestinal perforation
  • Plug

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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