A case of lethal giant inguinal hernia
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چکیده
Several elective surgical managements have been reported regarding giant inguinal hernias (GIH), but no case of death. We here present a fatal case of bilateral GIHs in an extremely obese man with dyspnea. Bilateral GIHs are difficult to recognize in extreme obesity. Moreover, operation is recommended when GIH is diagnosed.
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دوره 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016