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A perforated diverticulum of the sigmoid colon found within a strangulated inguinal hernia

Authors: M. L. A. Tufnell, C. Abraham-Igwe

Published in: Hernia | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

We present a rare occurrence of a perforated diverticulum of the sigmoid colon found within the contents of a strangulated left inguinal hernia in a 75-year-old man. The hernia was repaired using the Bassini technique. An end colostomy was established after resection of the diseased section of the sigmoid. We review the relevant literature and discuss the choice of repair techniques in such situations.

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Title: A perforated diverticulum of the sigmoid colon found within a strangulated inguinal hernia
Authors: M. L. A. Tufnell
C. Abraham-Igwe
Publication date: 01-08-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Hernia / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0308-2

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