Strangulation in a premature infant with an inguinal hernia in the neonatal intensive care unit

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Kurtuluş Ş.

Journal of Medical Case Reports and Case Series, vol.3, no.7, 2022 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

• Publication Type: Article / Case Report
• Volume: 3 Issue: 7
• Publication Date: 2022
• Doi Number: 10.38207/jmcrcs/2022/jul03070251
• Journal Name: Journal of Medical Case Reports and Case Series
• Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Abstract
Inguinal hernia is the most common surgical condition in childhood. Incarcerated inguinal hernia and strangulation of the sac contents are the most important and feared complications. Prematurity is estimated to be a risk factor for incarceration. In this study, a very premature baby weighing 1750 gms who was operated on for incarcerated inguinal hernia and strangulation is presented.