Hematochezia in a Liver Transplant Recipient with Incisional Hernia Repair
Journal: Austin Journal of Gastroenterology (Vol.3, No. 4)Publication Date: 2016-10-06
Authors : Halldorson JB Parry L Jacobsen G; Mendler M;
Page : 1-1
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Abstract
The correct answer is e. Mesh erosion into colon. The patient had a remote liver transplant complicated by a large incisional hernia. The hernia was repaired with polypropylene mesh placed in the preperitoneal position which eroded into the transverse colon several years after the repair (Figure 1).
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