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ArticleClinical case reports2022

Asymptomatic mesh infection 6 years after laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair: A rare case report.

Zhiwang Li, Haijing Zeng, Yuping Liu, Zuguang Wu, En Li

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Zhiwang LiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery Meizhou People's Hospital Meizhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1623-8059
Haijing ZengDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery Meizhou People's Hospital Meizhou China.
Yuping LiuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery Meizhou People's Hospital Meizhou China.
Zuguang WuDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery Meizhou People's Hospital Meizhou China.
En LiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery Meizhou People's Hospital Meizhou China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2431-7075
Meizhou City People's Hospital · CN

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Abstract

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.

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delayed mesh infectionhernia repairtotally extraperitoneal

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