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Enterocutaneous Fistula following Mesh Fixation in the Repair of Umbilical Hernia: A Case Series

Amitabh Goel, Vandana Bansal, Narendra Haryani, Dolly Mehta, Sana Afrin, Saranshi Shrivastava and Rahul Patidar
Page: 469-474 | Received 10 Jan 2024, Published online: 05 Mar 2024

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Abstract

Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a rare but potentially serious complication following hernia repair, particularly when polypropylene mesh fixation is involved^[1]. Cases presentation: We present five cases (three females and two males) belonging to the geriatric age group (60‐75 years) of enterocutaneous fistula following umbilical hernia repair with polypropylene mesh fixation.

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Amitabh Goel, Vandana Bansal, Narendra Haryani, Dolly Mehta, Sana Afrin, Saranshi Shrivastava and Rahul Patidar. Enterocutaneous Fistula following Mesh Fixation in the Repair of Umbilical Hernia: A Case Series.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.469.474
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.469.474