title: Sigmoid colonic fistula secondary to Perfix-plug, left inguinal hernia repair.
abstract: The "plug and patch" mesh herniorrhaphy has become a popular option for inguinal hernia repair. Previous reports have documented several complications with some regularity. This case presents an additional complication and offers suggestions as to why this complication and others might occur.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital-Troy, 44199 Dequindre, Troy, MI 48098, USA. jmurphymd@earthlink.net
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Misra
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Silverglide
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*