[Enterocutaneous fistula after Marlex net implantation. A rare complication after incisional hernia repair]

Chirurg. 1995 Jul;66(7):739-41.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Erosions of intraabdominal hollow viscus are possible complications following reconstructive surgery of the abdominal wall after hernia repair with non-absorbable biomaterials. A rare case of manifestation of a enterocutaneous fistula by chronical erosion of a Marlex mesh after repair of an incisional hernia is presented. Successful treatment was achieved by fistulectomy, small bowel segmental resection and limited resection of the implanted Marlex mesh.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cutaneous Fistula / pathology
  • Cutaneous Fistula / surgery*
  • Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
  • Hernia, Ventral / pathology
  • Hernia, Ventral / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / pathology
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery*
  • Jejunal Diseases / pathology
  • Jejunal Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyglactin 910*
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Skin / pathology
  • Surgical Mesh*

Substances

  • Polyglactin 910