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Published in: Hernia 5/2012

01-10-2012 | Case Report

Entire liver as the only content of hernia of the umbilical cord

Authors: M. M. Zameer, S. Mahalik, R. Kanojia, K. L. N. Rao

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2012

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Abstract

Hernia of the umbilical cord is a small omphalocoele with the abdominal defect being less than 4 cm and the small intestine being the usual content. We report a rare case of hernia of the umbilical cord with the whole of the liver herniating through the small defect into the sac as the only content. The pertinent literature is also reviewed.
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Metadata
Title
Entire liver as the only content of hernia of the umbilical cord
Authors
M. M. Zameer
S. Mahalik
R. Kanojia
K. L. N. Rao
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-011-0792-2

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