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Intraluminal Mesh Migration After Ventral Hernia Repair

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Hernia repair is the most commonly performed operation by general surgery. We present a case of intraluminal mesh migration into the transverse colon and distal ileum after ventral hernia repair. An ileo-transverse anastomosis was performed after the mesh was removed and the abdominal wall was reconstructed. This case demonstrates a rare but possible complication after hernia repair with mesh. In these patients, physicians should keep a high index of suspicion for mesh migration when all other causes of GI symptoms have been ruled out.

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  1. Wayne State University School of Medicine, 540 E. Canfield St., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA

    Christine Norton & Ashley Culver

  2. Department of General Surgery, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA

    Gamal Mostafa

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Correspondence to Christine Norton.

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This manuscript represents a revision of a previously submitted case report.

All authors were involved with the design, drafting, revision, and final approval of this case report. In addition, all authors have agreed to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

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Norton, C., Culver, A. & Mostafa, G. Intraluminal Mesh Migration After Ventral Hernia Repair. J Gastrointest Surg 20, 1920–1922 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-016-3178-z

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