Littre hernia when Meckel's diverticulum protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall скачать в хорошем качестве

Littre hernia when Meckel's diverticulum protrudes through a defect in the abdominal wall

A Littre hernia is a rare type of hernia that occurs when a Meckel's diverticulum—a small pouch in the intestine—is found within the hernia sac. This condition is named after Alexis Littré, who first described it in the early 18th century. Key Features: Locations: Commonly occurs in the inguinal region (50%), umbilicus (20%), or femoral canal (20%). Symptoms: Pain and swelling at the site of the hernia, which can progress to complications like bowel obstruction, strangulation, or necrosis. Diagnosis: Often incidental during routine hernia repair surgery. Treatment: Surgical repair of the hernia, often reinforced with mesh. Excision of the Meckel's diverticulum if necessary #hernia