Prosthetic mesh used for inguinal and ventral hernia repair: normal appearance and complications in ultrasound and CT.
The use of prosthetic mesh has now become accepted practice in the treatment of patients with both inguinal and ventral hernias. This pictorial review illustrates the various radiological appearances of these meshes and also demonstrates the post-operative complications associated with their implantation.
Parra
J A
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Department of Radiology, Hospital Sierrallana, Torrelavega, Cantabria, Spain.
Revuelta
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S
Gallego
T
T
Bueno
J
J
Berrio
J I
JI
Fariñas
M C
MC
D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography