Treatment of Postherniorrhaphy Inguinal Abscess by Hydrofiber: A Possible Option of Leaving Mesh In situ?

The authors present a case of inguinal abscess occurring after inguinal hernia repair that was treated with a silver-containing wound care product without removing the prosthesis. A 75-year-old woman presented with inguinal abscess and acute renal failure initially underwent hemodialysis and then surgical drainage. The mesh was not removed, the wound was left open for secondary healing, and daily wound care was conducted using Aquacel Ag Hydrofiber® (ConvaTec, Skillman, NJ). She was discharged 15 days after admission and her wound healed 2 months after admission.