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  • Title: Preperitoneal herniation and bowel obstruction post laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report and review of the literature.
    Author: McKay R.
    Journal: Hernia; 2008 Oct; 12(5):535-7. PubMed ID: 18264661.
    Abstract:
    Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs, both transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal (TEP), are associated with peritoneal defects or tears. Nonclosure of the tears can lead to bowel obstruction. I present a case of an early (48 h) bowel obstruction related to a peritoneal defect post TAPP inguinal hernia repair. The literature on peritoneal closure and bowel obstruction related to laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is reviewed as well as options for repairing defects.
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