Intestinal strangulation and sub-acute bowel obstruction in direct inguinal hernia

[摘要] Strangulation, secondary to reduced blood flow, is a well-known complication of herniae. Signs of bowel activity do not rule out the possibility of vascular compromise. Raised inflammatory markers and a positive computed tomography scan can lead to a preoperative diagnosis, but the mortality rate remains high.

[学科分类] 传染病学

[关键词] Strangulated hernia;hernia repair;sub-acute bowel obstruction;obstruction