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Richter's hernia have also been noted in Laparoscopic port-sites, usually when the fascia is not closed for ports larger than 10mm. A high index of suspicion is required in the post operative period as this sinister problem can closely mimic more benign complications like port-site haematomas.<ref> Rammohan A, RM Naidu.Laparoscopic port site Richter's hernia – An important lesson learnt.International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 2011, Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 9-11.</ref> <ref> http://www.casereports.com/article/S2210-2612%2810%2900033-7/fulltext </ref> |
Richter's hernia have also been noted in Laparoscopic port-sites, usually when the fascia is not closed for ports larger than 10mm. A high index of suspicion is required in the post operative period as this sinister problem can closely mimic more benign complications like port-site haematomas.<ref> Rammohan A, RM Naidu.Laparoscopic port site Richter's hernia – An important lesson learnt. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 2011, Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 9-11.</ref> <ref> http://www.casereports.com/article/S2210-2612%2810%2900033-7/fulltext </ref> |
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Revision as of 09:17, 13 February 2012
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. [1]
Richter's hernia have also been noted in Laparoscopic port-sites, usually when the fascia is not closed for ports larger than 10mm. A high index of suspicion is required in the post operative period as this sinister problem can closely mimic more benign complications like port-site haematomas.[2] [3]
References
- ^ Crabtree, TD. "General Surgery." Board Review Series, LWW&W, 2000, pp220
- ^ Rammohan A, RM Naidu.Laparoscopic port site Richter's hernia – An important lesson learnt. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports 2011, Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 9-11.
- ^ http://www.casereports.com/article/S2210-2612%2810%2900033-7/fulltext