Abstract

Incisional hernias are commonly repaired using meshes. There are various studies both in favour of and against the possibility of enterocutaneous fistula formation after mesh repair of incisional hernia. We are reporting on a 52-year-old female who developed an enterocutaneous fistula leading to septicemia 10 years after incisional hernia repair using a polypropylene mesh.

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