| Literature DB >> 18798013 |
R Slater1, U Amatya, A J Shorthouse.
Abstract
Inguinal hernia and colonic carcinoma are common surgical conditions, yet carcinoma of the colon occurring within an inguinal hernia sac is rare. Of 25 reported cases, only one was a perforated sigmoid colon carcinoma in an inguinal hernia. We report two cases of sigmoid colon carcinoma, one of which had locally perforated. Each presented within a strangulated inguinal hernia. Oncologically correct surgery in these patients presents a technical challenge.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18798013 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-008-0388-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tech Coloproctol ISSN: 1123-6337 Impact factor: 3.781