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Pathology of ilioinguinal neuropathy produced by mesh entrapment: case report and literature review

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Ilioinguinal neuropathy is a well-described complication of mesh inguinal herniorrhaphy. We report the first human case, to our knowledge, of ilioinguinal nerve mesh entrapment with neuropathological changes that suggest an inflammatory cause for this chronic pain syndrome.

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The authors wish to express appreciation and thanks to Shirley McCartney Ph.D. for contributions to this manuscript and to Andy Rekito for figure preparation.

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  1. Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Mail code: CH8N, 3303 SW, Bond Ave, Portland, OR, 97239, USA

    J. P. Miller, F. Acar & K. J. Burchiel

  2. Department of Neuropathology, Oregon Health & Science University, Mail Code: L113, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR, 97239, USA

    V. B. Kaimaktchiev & S. H. Gultekin

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Miller, J.P., Acar, F., Kaimaktchiev, V.B. et al. Pathology of ilioinguinal neuropathy produced by mesh entrapment: case report and literature review. Hernia 12, 213–216 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0290-8

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