Littré’s hernia, a rare cause of intestinal obstruction: case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20253031Keywords:
Littre's hernia, Meckel's diverticulum, Umbilical hernia, Incarcerated hernia, Intestinal obstruction, Case reportAbstract
Littre's hernia is a rare condition in which a Meckel's diverticulum is found within a hernia sac, and it is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction. Preoperative diagnosis is challenging, and there is currently no consensus on optimal surgical management. Authors report the case of a 45-year-old Latin American woman who presented with intestinal obstruction due to an incarcerated umbilical hernia. Surgical exploration revealed a Littre’s hernia, which was managed with stapled diverticulectomy without complications. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course.
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