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Hernia
Published in: Hernia 5/2008

01-10-2008 | Case Report

Preperitoneal herniation and bowel obstruction post laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report and review of the literature

Author: R. McKay

Published in: Hernia | Issue 5/2008

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Abstract

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs, both transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and total extraperitoneal (TEP), are associated with peritoneal defects or tears. Nonclosure of the tears can lead to bowel obstruction. I present a case of an early (48 h) bowel obstruction related to a peritoneal defect post TAPP inguinal hernia repair. The literature on peritoneal closure and bowel obstruction related to laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is reviewed as well as options for repairing defects.
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Metadata
Title
Preperitoneal herniation and bowel obstruction post laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: case report and review of the literature
Author
R. McKay
Publication date
01-10-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-008-0341-9

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