Incarcerated Littre's femoral hernia: case report and review of the literature.
Meckel's diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tract associated with many diverse and unusual complications. Meckel's Diverticulum is a true diverticulum comprising all intestinal layers. Its diagnosis is usually difficult despite the availability of modem tools. A high index of suspicion is mandatory. In most cases it is an incidental finding. Hernial strangulation of Meckel's diverticulum (Littre's Hernia) is a rare anatomo-clinical form. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment.
Mirza
Muhammad S
MS
Department of General Surgery, Derby City General Hospital, Derby, England. msmirza@doctors.org.uk
D005260:Female; D006550:Hernia, Femoral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography