title: Pathology of ilioinguinal neuropathy produced by mesh entrapment: case report and literature review.
abstract: Ilioinguinal neuropathy is a well-described complication of mesh inguinal herniorrhaphy. We report the first human case, to our knowledge, of ilioinguinal nerve mesh entrapment with neuropathological changes that suggest an inflammatory cause for this chronic pain syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurological Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Mail code: CH8N, 3303 SW, Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239, USA. Jonathan.Miller@uhhospitals.org
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Acar
authors.forename: V B
authors.initials: VB
authors.lastname: Kaimaktchiev
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Gultekin
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Burchiel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007264:Inguinal Canal / Q000294:innervation* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009437:Neuralgia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*