Discitis due to late-onset mesh infection 14 years after inguinal hernia repair: a case report

Abstract Background Mesh infection after inguinal hernia repair is a very rare complication. The incidence of late-onset mesh infection is approximately 0.1–0.2% of total hernia repair cases and can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly. Here, we report a rare case of discitis due to...

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Main Authors: Chiyo Maeda, Kai Kato, Saki Yamada, Mariko Tanaka, Ken Sujishi, Ryohei Sato, Shuichiro Takanashi, Masahiro Waseda, Tetsutaro Suzuki, Yasuo Ishida, Fumiko Kasahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2022-05-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01449-y
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