Early port site hernia causing small bowel
obstruction after laparoscopic
appendicectomy
M.R.E Abdel-Halim, S.M Higgs and M.H Niayesh
Corresponding address:
Mr M.R.E. Abdel-Halim (MBBCh, MRCS),
36 Thumwood, Chineham,
Hampshire RG24 8TE, UK.
E-mail: mostafa74@doctors.org.uk
Laparoscopic appendicectomy is increasingly performed. We report a case of small bowel
obstruction caused by early port/drain site hernia diagnosed on the 6th day following
laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Keywords
Port site hernia; laparoscopic appendicectomy; complications.
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