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Early Postoperative Surprise: Bowel Obstruction from Trocar Site Hernia on Day 3

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Trocar site hernia is a rare but potentially serious complication following laparoscopic surgery. We report the case of a 76-year-old female with a medical history of ischemic stroke (2023) with full recovery and atrial fibrillation under anticoagulant therapy for two years. She underwent a bilateral adnexectomy via laparoscopy for an ovarian mass. On postoperative day 3 (J03), she developed acute bowel obstruction due to a supraumbilical trocar site hernia. This case highlights the importance of early recognition and management of trocar site hernias to prevent life-threatening complications.

Source: SAS Journal of Surgery

DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2025.v11i03.004

Authors: Hamada Abdelilah, Bourouail Othmane, Bahi Achraf, Moujahid Badr, El Brahmi Yasser, Mohammed Elfahssi, Ait Ali Abdelmounaim

Language: English

Topic: Hernia repair and management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408237494

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