A new approach in the management of incarcerated hernia. Emergency laparoscopic hernia repair.
The authors describe the case of a 74-year-old male presenting with an incarcerated epigastric hernia. An algorithm for successful management of such a case is proposed.
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Department of Surgical Services, The Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, Linden Boulevard and Brookdale Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11212, USA.
Ramirez
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Carryl
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Shaftan
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D004630:Emergencies; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male