Laparoscopic hernias: two case reports and a review of the literature.
Laparoscopic operations are becoming more common and replacing more traditional surgical procedures. As a result, radiologists should be aware of some of the unique complications that may occur from these types of procedures. We report two cases of incarcerated bowel hernias in lateral trocar sites.
Bemporad
J A
JA
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
Zreik
T G
TG
Brink
J A
JA
D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal / Q000009:adverse effects; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed