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Computed tomography image showing a left sided collection at the site of a laparoscopically inserted hernia repair mesh.
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A computed tomography scan of the patient's abdomen demonstrated a collection of pus around the intra-abdominal hernia mesh (Fig. 1) which was then aspirated under ultrasound guidance.
Ultrasound image showing resolution of the collection (1) around the laparoscopically inserted hernia repair mesh.
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By twelve weeks post discharge there was complete resolution of his initial signs and symptoms and an ultrasound scan (Fig. 2) and microbiology culture confirmed the absence of a recurrent infection.