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

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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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  1. Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton Hill, Worksop, S81 0BD, Nottinghamshire, UK

    R. Avill

  2. Professorial Unit of Surgery, Nottingham City Hospital, NG5 1PB, Nottingham, UK

    A. Agrawal

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Agrawal, A., Avill, R. Mesh migration following repair of inguinal hernia: a case report and review of literature. Hernia 10, 79–82 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-005-0024-8

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