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In a Richter's hernia, only part of the anti-mesenteric border of the bowel is incarcerated within the underlying defect. We report three cases presenting between 18 days and 11 years… Click to show full abstract
In a Richter's hernia, only part of the anti-mesenteric border of the bowel is incarcerated within the underlying defect. We report three cases presenting between 18 days and 11 years following proctectomy. As all patients had functioning stomas a high index of suspicion is necessary to avoid a delay in diagnosis.
Keywords:
herniation following;
perineal richter;
richter herniation;
following proctectomy
Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Year Published: 2017
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