학술논문
Complicated course after conservative treatment of incarcerated inguinal hernia / Kompliceret forlöb efter konservativ behandling af indeklemt lyskebrok
Document Type
Case Study
Fallbeskrivning
Fallbeskrivning
Author
Source
Ugeskrift for Laeger. 170(35):2708
Subject
Language
Danish
ISSN
0041-5782
Abstract
We report a case of intestinal perforation due to manual reduction of incarcerated inguinal hernia. Explorative laparotomy was delayed and first attempted after 21 hours. The patient died as a result of peritonitis. If conservative treatment of incarcerated inguinal hernia is considered, this should be done with caution; When successful, possibility of reduction of non-vital organ should be eliminated. Patient must be informed about symptoms and risks, otherwise hospitalisation can be considered.