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British Journal of Radiology (2004) 77, 261-265
© 2004 British Institute of Radiology
doi: 10.1259/bjr/63333975
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Pictorial review

Prosthetic mesh used for inguinal and ventral hernia repair: normal appearance and complications in ultrasound and CT

J A Parra, MD, PhD1, S Revuelta, MD, PhD2, T Gallego, MD, PhD2, J Bueno, MD1, J I Berrio, MD2 and M C Fariñas, MD, PhD3

Departments of 1 Radiology and 2 Surgery, Hospital Sierrallana, C/ Barrio de Ganzo s/n, Torrelavega 39300, Cantabria and 3 Infectious Disease Unit, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, C/ Valdecilla s/n, Santander 39008, Cantabria, Spain

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.




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