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A Richter's hernia occurs when the antemesenteric wall of the intestine protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall. If such a herniation becomes necrotic and is subsequently reduced during hernia repair, perforation and peritonitis may result. A Richter's hernia can result in strangulation and necrosis in the absence of intestinal obstruction. It is a relatively rare but dangerous type of hernia. ^[1]

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^ Crabtree, TD. "General Surgery." Board Review Series, LWW&W, 2000, pp220

[1] Crabtree, TD. "General Surgery." Board Review Series, LWW&W, 2000, pp220

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	A '''Richter's hernia''' occurs when the ~~antimesenteric~~ wall of the [[intestine]] protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall. If such a herniation becomes necrotic and is subsequently reduced during hernia repair, perforation and peritonitis may result. A Richter's hernia can result in strangulation and necrosis in the absence of intestinal obstruction. It is a relatively rare but dangerous type of hernia. <ref>Crabtree, TD. "General Surgery." Board Review Series, LWW&W, 2000, pp220 </ref>		A '''Richter's hernia''' occurs when the antemesenteric wall of the [[intestine]] protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall. If such a herniation becomes necrotic and is subsequently reduced during hernia repair, perforation and peritonitis may result. A Richter's hernia can result in strangulation and necrosis in the absence of intestinal obstruction. It is a relatively rare but dangerous type of hernia. <ref>Crabtree, TD. "General Surgery." Board Review Series, LWW&W, 2000, pp220 </ref>

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