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Internal Hernias: Surgeons Dilemma-Unravelled by Imaging

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Internal hernias may present as intestinal obstruction and account for 0.5 to 4.1 % of all cases. Clinical diagnosis of internal hernias is often difficult and thus imaging studies plays an important role in the early diagnosis. It is vital for the radiologist to be familiar with the various types of internal hernias and their radiological features so that prompt diagnosis and early intervention can be made.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, 600116, TN, India

    Uma Devi Murali Appavoo Reddy, Bhawna Dev & Roy Santosham

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Murali Appavoo Reddy, U., Dev, B. & Santosham, R. Internal Hernias: Surgeons Dilemma-Unravelled by Imaging. Indian J Surg 76, 323–328 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-012-0620-7

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