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Internal hernia after trans-abdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) hernia repair: A case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Hernia repair is a common procedure performed by general surgeons. Introduced in 1990s, the use of laparoscopic hernia repair has recently increased and, consequently, rare complications previously unknown have been reported. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 43-years-old male patient who underwent a transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (TAPP) procedure for symptomatic bilateral inguinal hernia. On the sixth postoperative day, the patient was admitted for small bowel obstruction (SBO) and underwent reoperation; the central portion of the peritoneal suture in the left inguinal region was lacerated and a hole in the peritoneum had performed a hernia orifice, causing small bowel occlusion by preperitoneal herniation. After the hernia was released, the peritoneum was closed again and the surgery was completed. DISCUSSION: SBO after TAPP procedure is a rare complication and should be considered in patients with abdominal pain and vomiting after TAPP procedure. CONCLUSION: This complication can be prevented with appropriate peritoneal closure techniques and treated with early laparoscopic surgery.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110445

Authors: Giovambattista Caruso, Roberto Cantella, Eleonora Di Guardo, Alberto Torrisi, Martina Reina, Giuseppe Angelo Reina

Institution: University of Catania

Language: English

Topic: Hernia repair and management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800