title: Small bowel obstruction due to Richter's hernia after laparoscopic procedures.
abstract: Two cases of a Richter's hernia through the trocar site after laparoscopic procedures are presented. A discussion of the etiology and prevention of this complication are also presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia 19107.
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Hass
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Schrager
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000209:etiology*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D007421:Intestine, Small; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged