Sigmoido-vesical fistula secondary to hernia mesh migration; a long-term rare complication of laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair
Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 47-year old male presented with frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), hematuria and pneumaturia with a past history of laparoscopic bilateral inguinal hernia repair 5 years ago. Ultrasonography (USG) and contrast enhanced computed tomography did not furnish any evidence to arrive at a diagnosis, interestingly, cystoscopy revealed a mesh in the urinary bladder making apparent the diagnosis of Sigmoido-vesical fistula secondary to mesh migration. Later, surgical removal of the mesh from the sigmoid colon and urinary bladder with rent closure of the fistulous opening was done successfully. Our case thus, highlights the long-term rare complication of transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) surgery.
Source: International Surgery Journal
Authors: Anuj Mehta, Nilay Kandoi, Meet Godhani, Kotha Nikhil Reddy, Vishva Patel
Language: English
Topic: Hernia repair and management
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4381571463