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- Title
The use of laparoscopy in the management of Littre's hernia in children.
- Authors
Chan, K. W.; Lee, K. H.; Mou, J. W. C.; Cheung, S. T.; Tam, Y. H.
- Abstract
Littre's hernia is a rare complication of Meckel's diverticulum. It was originally defined as 'the presence of a Meckel's diverticulum in any hernia sac' by Rieke in 1841. It is difficult to diagnose before surgery. With the advances in the development of laparoscopic surgery in children, diagnosis of this rare condition, together with subsequent repair of Littre's hernia and Meckel's diverticulectomy can be performed by laparoscopy. We herein report the use of laparoscopy in the management of two boys with Littre's hernia, including one with incarcerated hernia.
- Subjects
LAPAROSCOPY; HERNIA; DIVERTICULOSIS; PEDIATRIC gastroenterology; HERNIA surgery; PEDIATRIC surgery; BOYS; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
Pediatric Surgery International, 2008, Vol 24, Issue 7, p855
- ISSN
0179-0358
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00383-008-2161-5