Author/Authors :
BAKSHI, Iftikhar Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , WANI, Imtiaz Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , PARAY, Showkat Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India , SARMAST, Arif Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Surgery, India
Abstract :
Umbilical hernias are common in infants but usually close with time.Strangulated umbilical hernias are rarely seen and they are unusual complications of umbilical hernias. A delayed diagnosis always increases morbidity. Occurrence of Richter s umbilical hernia is very rare and preoperative diagnosis is difficult. A strangulated Richter s type of umbilical hernia in an 8 month old child is presented. The patient presented with an acute abdomen. A small segment of ileum was impacted in a firm umbilical hernia ring which was gangrenous and was excised.
