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Highlights • Pericecal hernia is a rare type of internal hernias accounting for 0.1–6.6% of all internal hernias.• Pericecal hernia is rare in pediatric patients, clinical presentation depends on the… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Pericecal hernia is a rare type of internal hernias accounting for 0.1–6.6% of all internal hernias.• Pericecal hernia is rare in pediatric patients, clinical presentation depends on the degree of bowel obstruction.• Keeping in mind the radiation risks. CT scan is the key for internal hernia diagnosis and management.• High index of clinical suspicion and early intervention saves the patient from extensive bowel resection.
Keywords:
hernia;
pericecal hernia;
patient case;
hernia pediatric;
pediatric patient
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2019
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