Chronic anemia due to transmural e-PTFE anti-adhesive barrier mesh migration in the small bowel after open incisional hernia repair: A case report

ConclusionTransmural migration of composite mesh is an uncommon complication of incisional hernia repair. Its pathogenesis is still not completely clear but it has been reported many years after implant surgery. It should be considered in atypical presentation of patients with history of previous prosthetic ventral hernia repair.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research