Incarcerated and Strangulated Abdominal Wall Hernias

  • Massimo Sartelli
  • Fausto Catena
  • Salomone Di Saverio
  • Federico Coccolini
  • Luca Ansaloni
Chapter

Abstract

Incarcerated and strangulated abdominal wall hernias are common problems encountered by surgeons in the acute setting and may be associated with high rate of postoperative complications [1].

Keywords

Incisional Hernia Groin Hernia Abdominal Wall Hernia Biological Mesh Abdominal Hernia 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Massimo Sartelli
    • 1
  • Fausto Catena
    • 2
  • Salomone Di Saverio
    • 1
  • Federico Coccolini
    • 3
  • Luca Ansaloni
    • 3
  1. 1.Department of SurgeryMacerata HospitalMacerataItaly
  2. 2.Department of Emergency SurgeryParma Maggiore HospitalParmaItaly
  3. 3.Department of General SurgeryPapa Giovanni XXIIIBolognaItaly

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