title: Strangulated para-ileostomy hernia.
abstract: Para-ileostomy hernia is an uncommon cause of bowel obstruction following ileostomy. Two cases are reported that demonstrate the difficulty in diagnosis and the high morbidity associated with this condition. Early recognition and repair of the uncomplicated and strangulated hernia are recommended.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007082:Ileum; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male