Abstract
Background: Mesh migration and erosion into adjacent viscera is a rare complication after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. We present a minimally invasive treatment of an asymptomatic case of mesh erosion into the caecum after total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair, including an overview of the relevant recent literature.Methods: A male patient underwent a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair at the age of 42. Two years after this procedure, a screening colonoscopy revealed erosion of the mesh into the caecum. A laparoscopy was performed with partial resection of the mesh and minimal resection of the involved colon. Results of a systematic review of English PubMed articles on mesh migration and erosion after inguinal hernia repair is presented.Results: We report a first-time minimally invasive treatment of mesh erosion into the colon. A laparoscopic approach is feasible and provides an excellent exposure. Partial removal of the mesh is suggested in uncomplicated cases to avoid complications associated with complete mesh removal.
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