Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve injury after inguinal hernioplasty: a case report

• Main Authors: Kamleshsingh Shadhu, Dadhija Ramlagun, Simeng Chen, Lijia Liu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2018-08-01
• Series: BMC Surgery
• Subjects: Neuralgia; Iliohypogastric nerve entrapment; Sensory disturbances; Partial neurectomy
• Online Access: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-018-0391-6

Abstract Background Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve entrapment from sutures and mesh after inguinal hernioplasty is a rare entity in clinic. Its’ awareness and management remain a clinical challenge. Case presentation We report a case of 54-year-old male who presented with post-operative pain after 1 month and sensory disturbances of the right lower limb. He underwent partial neurectomy and during the surgery it was found that there was injury to iliohypogastric nerve due to entrapment from sutures and mesh. Conclusion We hope to strengthen awareness about the importance of the identification of iliohypogastric nerve during inguinal hernioplasty.