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Preperitoneal herniation and bowel obstruction post laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report and review of the literature

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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs, both transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal (TEP), are associated with peritoneal defects or tears. Nonclosure of the tears can lead to bowel obstruction. I present a case of an early (48 h) bowel obstruction related to a peritoneal defect post TAPP inguinal hernia repair. The literature on peritoneal closure and bowel obstruction related to laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is reviewed as well as options for repairing defects.

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McKay, R. Preperitoneal herniation and bowel obstruction post laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report and review of the literature. Hernia 12, 535–537 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-008-0341-9

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