Publications by authors named "Thaanesh Sankar"
Background Inguinal hernia repair is a common surgical procedure addressing the protrusion of abdominal viscera through the inguinal canal. Despite advancements, complications such as chronic postoperative pain, infections, and hernia recurrence persist. Traditional sutured polypropylene mesh can cause nerve irritation and inflammation, leading to chronic pain and other issues.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Appendicitis is usually caused by blockages in the appendix but can rarely be triggered by a foreign body, like a fish bone.
- A 32-year-old male with no major medical history experienced acute abdominal pain, leading to the discovery of appendicitis during evaluation.
- An emergency surgery revealed the fish bone lodged in the appendix, highlighting the need for careful examination of uncommon causes in abdominal pain cases to ensure effective treatment.