Laparoscopic repair of a rare case of falciform ligament herniation

J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2010 Nov;20(9):767-9. doi: 10.1089/lap.2009.0390.

Abstract

Epigastric herniation occurs through a weakness in the linea alba from the xiphisternum to the umbilicus. Frequently, the sac is empty or contains a small portion of greater omentum. We report the first case of falciform ligament herniation through an epigsatric hernial defect repaired laparoscopically.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cholecystectomy
  • Female
  • Gallstones / surgery
  • Hernia, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Ligaments / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence