Open AccessAsymptomatic mesh infection 6 years after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: A rare case report
Author(s) -
Li Zhiwang,
Zeng Haijing,
Liu Yuping,
Wu Zuguang,
Li En
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6212
Subject(s) - medicine , inguinal hernia , asymptomatic , surgery , laparoscopy , hernia , general surgery , surgical mesh
This report aims to discuss a case of asymptomatic mesh infection 6 years after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair and to reveal that the risk of mesh infection may occur after a long period of this surgery. This report is also intended to suggest surgeons pay more attention to the follow‐up of such patients and to be aware of the possibility of mesh infection to assist in early diagnosis and treatment. A 63‐year‐old male patient, who underwent TEP inguinal hernia repair 6 years ago for right inguinal hernia, fell down accidentally 2 weeks ago. Enhanced computed tomography(CT) showed right lower abdomen cystic lesions, so he underwent laparoscopic surgery during which abscess caused by delayed mesh infection was found. After removing the mesh and abscess, he was discharged. The risk of mesh infection after TEP inguinal hernia repair is low, but it can last for more than 6 years and can even be asymptomatic as long as the mesh remains in the body.