Strangulated low Spigelian hernia in children: report of two cases

Pediatr Surg Int. 2005 Sep;21(9):736-8. doi: 10.1007/s00383-005-1467-9. Epub 2005 Oct 20.

Abstract

Low Spigelian hernia (LSH) in children is considered an extreme surgical rarity. This clinically deceptive hernia is difficult to diagnose preoperatively and has a real risk of strangulation. Strangulated LSH may be misdiagnosed as strangulated inguinal hernia. Early recognition and timely surgical repair are important to avoid strangulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia, Abdominal / complications
  • Hernia, Abdominal / diagnosis*
  • Hernia, Abdominal / surgery
  • Hernia, Inguinal / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
  • Intestine, Small
  • Laparotomy
  • Male