Abstract
A previously unreported case of colonie obstruction secondary to incarcerated spigelian hernia is presented. The diagnosis was suspected preoperatively, based on the results of a barium-enema examination. Available diagnostic techniques are reviewed.
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Brahmbhatt, D., Fogler, R. Colonic obstruction secondary to incarcerated spigelian hernia. Dis Colon Rectum 33, 305–307 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02055473
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