Inguinal Hernia in a Preterm Neonate Complicated by Strangulation and Subcutaneous Hernia Sac Rupture

We report a unique case of an extremely premature neonate with an enlarging right inguinal hernia that progressed to incarceration, bowel strangulation with necrosis, and subcutaneous rupture of the hernia sac on the 21st day of life requiring urgent laparotomy for reduction and resection of the necrotic small bowel and ostomy creation. The potential morbidity of a missed incarcerated inguinal hernia is high.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - September 15, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Jessica A. Naiditch, David T. Schindel Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research