Triple neurectomy following Lichtenstein repair of inguinal hernia

Czech version

Authors: B. Jíšová; P. Hladík; B. East
Authors‘ workplace: III. chirurgická klinika, 1. lékařská fakulta Karlovy univerzity a Fakultní nemocnice v Motole, Praha, Česká republika
Published in: Rozhl. Chir., 2023, roč. 102, č. 9, s. 363-365.
Category: Case Reports
doi: https://doi.org/10.33699/PIS.2023.102.9.363–365

Overview

Introduction: Chronic pain is a distressing complication that can occur after inguinal hernia repair, affecting between 5% and 20% of patients as reported in literature. There are several reasons for chronic pain, including peripheral nerve irritation caused by surgical mesh or stitches. Preoperative pain is a risk factor for chronic pain.
Case report: We present the case of a 59-year-old man who experienced chronic inguinal pain following Lichtenstein hernia repair. Conservative therapy was ineffective, and he subsequently underwent triple neurectomy without removal of the original polypropylene mesh. The patient experienced significant pain relief immediately after the surgery. There was no reported pain 1 month and 1 year post-surgery.
Conclusion: The management of patients with chronic pain following hernia repair should be comprehensive and, ideally, centralized. Conservative procedures should be attempted first, but neurectomy and mesh removal may be necessary in cases where conservative measures are unsuccessful.

Keywords:

inguinal hernia – chronic pain – neurectomy – Lichtenstein hernia repair

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