Spontaneous Migration of Intraperitoneal Mesh into Rectum following Ventral Hernia Repair

Abstract

We present a rare case of spontaneous migration of mesh into the anal canal 6 years after laparoscopic intraperitoneal mesh placement for ventral hernia. Mesh migration is an uncommon phenomenon with an unclear etiology and is probably attributed to prolonged subclinical infection or foreign body reaction. This is probably the first case in literature to our knowledge, where composite mesh was migrated into the anal canal after a laparoscopic intraperitoneal mesh placement and was retrieved in a natural way without surgical intervention.

Keywords

• mesh migration
• hernia repair
• foreign body
• ventral hernia
• computed tomography