Strangulated low Spigelian hernia in children: report of two cases

Low Spigelian hernia (LSH) in children is considered an extreme surgical rarity. This clinically deceptive hernia is difficult to diagnose preoperatively and has a real risk of strangulation. Strangulated LSH may be misdiagnosed as strangulated inguinal hernia. Early recognition and timely surgical...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric surgery international 2005-09, Vol.21 (9), p.736-738
Hauptverfasser:	Vaos, G, Gardikis, S, Zavras, N
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Diagnosis, Differential Follow-Up Studies Hernia, Abdominal - complications Hernia, Abdominal - diagnosis Hernia, Abdominal - surgery Hernia, Inguinal - diagnosis Humans Infant Intestinal Obstruction - diagnosis Intestinal Obstruction - etiology Intestinal Obstruction - surgery Intestine, Small Laparotomy Male
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Zusammenfassung:	Low Spigelian hernia (LSH) in children is considered an extreme surgical rarity. This clinically deceptive hernia is difficult to diagnose preoperatively and has a real risk of strangulation. Strangulated LSH may be misdiagnosed as strangulated inguinal hernia. Early recognition and timely surgical repair are important to avoid strangulation.
ISSN:	0179-0358 1437-9813
DOI:	10.1007/s00383-005-1467-9