Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 213-216 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Hernia |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2008 |
Keywords
- Herniorrhaphy
- Ilioinguinal neuropathy
- Inflammation
- Mesh
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery