Abstract  Laparoscopic repair of incisional hernias has become an increasingly used procedure over the last few years. Recent studies have shown several advantages using this technique. Fixation of the mesh is usually achieved by spiral tackers. In this case, we describe the development of cardiac tamponade due to protruding spiral tackers occurring 9 days postoperatively. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10029-009-0557-3Authors M. L. Malmstrøm, Rigshospitalet University Hospital of Copenhagen Department of Surgical Gastroenterology Blegdamsvej 9 2100 Copenhagen Ø DenmarkO. Thorlacius-Ussing, Aalborg Hospital-Aarhus University Department of Surgical Gastroenterology Hobrovej 18-22 9000 Aalborg Denmark Journal HerniaOnline ISSN 1248...