INCARCERATED LITTRE’S FEMORAL HERNIA: CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Authors

  • Muhammad S. Mirza

Abstract

Meckel’s diverticulum is the most prevalent congenital abnormality of the gastrointestinal tractassociated with many diverse and unusual complications. Meckel’s Diverticulum is a truediverticulum comprising all intestinal layers. Its diagnosis is usually difficult despite theavailability of modern tools.A high index of suspicion is mandatory. In most cases it is anincidental finding. Hernial strangulation of Meckel’s diverticulum (Littre’s Hernia) is a rareanatomo-clinical form. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment.Keyword: Litter’s Hernia

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Issue

Vol. 19 No. 2 (2007): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE, ABBOTTABAD

Section

CASE REPORT

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