Spontaneous Umbilical Hernia Perforation and an Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia
Wrable, J.
Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey 61: 417-418
1964
ISSN/ISBN: 0025-7524 PMID: 14180206 Document Number: 9936
A case of spontaneous perforation of an umbilical hernia, complicated postoperatively by an incarcerated inguinal hernia, both treated successfully is here reported. Early surgical intervention, postoperative prophylactic antibiotic, and adequate medical therapy should reduce the mortality rate. Elective repair is recommended when the patient's status warrants it.
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