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Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics 5/2012

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An irreducible inguinal hernia in a girl

Authors: A. A. M. Huiberts, R. E. van Gelder, J. C. H. Wilde

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 5/2012

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A 5-week-old girl (born a terme) was referred to our hospital with an irreducible right inguinal mass. This had been present for 1 day. On examination, a non-reducible, mildly painful swelling was present in the right groin. …
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Metadata
Title
An irreducible inguinal hernia in a girl
Authors
A. A. M. Huiberts
R. E. van Gelder
J. C. H. Wilde
Publication date
01-05-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-011-1664-6

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