Retrocostoxyphoid hernia in children. Apropos of 6 cases. Review of the literature

Scheye, T.; Descloquemant, J.P.; Lemaire, J.J.; Vergote, T.; Alaux, P.; Prouvost, M.A.; el Mjabber, C.; Vanneuville, G.

Journal de Chirurgie 124(6-7): 375-380

1987


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697
PMID: 3624329
Document Number: 290186
Six further cases of retrocostoxiphoid hernia in children are reported, the postoperative course being uncomplicated following supraumbilical laparotomy. The relevant literature is reviewed and emphasis placed on the value of peritoneography for establishing diagnosis prior to operation.

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