Abstract
Background: Incisional hernias are a rare complication of laparoscopic surgery, with a reported incidence of 1%. Case Report: We describe a case of bowel herniation and strangulation involving a 5-mm trocar site. Conclusion: Although there is growing literature supporting fascial closure of abdominal port sizes 10mm, there is sparse data to suggest closure of 5-mm port sites. Our case illustrates that in appropriate clinical scenarios, the possibility of a strangulated hernia involving a 5-mm port site warrants consideration.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 289-291 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Bladeless trocar
- Hernia
- Strangulated bowel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
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Huang, M., Musa, F., Castillo, C., & Holcomb, K. (2010). Postoperative bowel herniation in a 5-mm nonbladed trocar site. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 14(2), 289-291. https://doi.org/10.4293/108680810X12785289144845