Mesh Related Infections in Hernia Surgery: A Case Report and Review of Literature

The use of a mesh in hernia surgery was first reported by Usher et al in 1958 (1). Since then the use of mesh in hernia surgery has become a standard practice worldwide (2,3). This has led to an increasing variety of non-infectious and infectious complications. These complications though rare, bear a significant clinical importance. They can be a cause of serious long term morbidity for the patient and cause significant stress to both the surgeon and the patient.

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