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Femoral hernia causing pneumoperitoneum.

H A King, P S Boulter

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |July 1, 1986
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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Case Reports
    • Abdominal Surgery

    Background:

    • Richter's hernia, a complication of femoral hernia, involves partial intestinal strangulation within the sac.
    • Femoral hernias are common, but Richter's presentation is less frequently reported.

    Observation:

    • A 39-year-old female presented with pneumoperitoneum, indicating free air in the abdominal cavity.
    • Laparotomy revealed a right femoral hernia containing a perforated segment of small intestine.

    Findings:

    • The case details a previously unreported presentation of femoral hernia.
    • The patient had a Richter's hernia with a perforated small bowel, leading to pneumoperitoneum.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering Richter's hernia in patients with femoral hernias, even with unusual presentations.
    • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing complications like bowel perforation.