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 repair are important to avoid strangulation.
Vaos
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Department of Paediatric Surgery, Penteli General Children's Hospital, 8 Hippocratous Str., 15236 P. Penteli, Athens, Greece. gvaos@hotmail.com
Gardikis
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Zavras
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D046449:Hernia, Abdominal / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006552:Hernia, Inguinal / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male