Acquired Abdominal Intercostal Hernia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Acquired abdominal intercostal hernia (AAIH) is a rare disease phenomenon where intra-abdominal contents reach the intercostal space directly from the peritoneal cavity through an acquired defect in the abdominal wall musculature and fascia. We discuss a case of a 51-year-old obese female who arrive...

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Main Authors: Salim Abunnaja, Kevin Chysna, Inam Shaikh, Giuseppe Tripodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/456053
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