Abstract
Introduction
Tension-free mesh repair is a widely used hernioplasty technique. However, mesh migration is a severe complication that may induce colon inflammation or perforation and can occur several months to several years following hernioplasty.
Case report
We present a case where mesh migrated into the sigmoid colon 12 years postoperation and was mistaken for a colon tumor.
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Dr. RH Chan and KT Lee made equal contribution in study concept, collecting data, and writing the paper.
Dr. CH Wu and WT Lin provided data collection and writing the paper.
Dr. JC Lee was the operating surgeon and designed the study.
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Chan, RH., Lee, KT., Wu, CH. et al. Mesh migration into the sigmoid colon mimics a colon tumor, a rare complication after herniorrhaphy: case report. Int J Colorectal Dis 32, 155–157 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-016-2703-6
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