Strangulated Spigelian hernia

Postgrad Med J. 1987 Jan;63(735):51-2. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.63.735.51.

Abstract

Spigelian herniae rarely present as emergencies. There have been two cases requiring emergency surgery at this hospital within the last 5 years, representing 2.4% of all abdominal wall herniae requiring urgent treatment for strangulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Emergencies
  • Female
  • Hernia, Ventral / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Ventral / surgery*
  • Humans