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Area of Science:

  • Surgical techniques
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Hernia repair

Background:

  • Mesh tacker systems are widely used for hernia repair.
  • Complications from absorbable tackers are uncommon.
  • This case highlights a unique complication: gallbladder erosion.