Mesh Entrapment Appendiceal Perforation with Hernia Repair Mesh-Associated Abscess

The Journal of Radiology General Radiologys

  • Anthony Esposito III1Temple-St. Luke’s School of Medicine, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • MS MS1Temple-St. Luke’s School of Medicine, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • Steven Chen1Temple-St. Luke’s School of Medicine, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • MD MD2Department of Radiology, St. Luke’s University Hospital Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • Yayone L. Rivaud1Temple-St. Luke’s School of Medicine, Bethlehem, PA, USA.

Volume 20 Issue 4 Pages 1

DOI: 10.3941/jrcr.6031

Abstract

While appendicitis is the most common emergent indication for abdominal surgery worldwide and abdominal hernia repair is also one of the most common abdominal surgeries, the scenario in which the appendix becomes entrapped or entangled with the hardware associated with a hernia repair has rarely been documented. The patient in this case underwent a bilateral inguinal hernia repair procedure approximately 20 years ago. Years later, the patient developed appendiceal perforation with imaging and surgical findings indicating involvement of the inguinal hernia repair hardware.

Keywords

  • General Radiology
  • Hernia
  • Mesh
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