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Strangulated Ventral Hernia with Intestinal Perforation and Generalized Peritonitis: A Complex Clinical Case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article presents the clinical case of a 64-year-old patient with a history of hypertension (HTN) and diabetes, who underwent multiple surgeries. She was admitted for a strangulated ventral hernia complicated by intestinal perforation and generalized peritonitis. After emergency management, including small bowel resection, stoma formation, and peritoneal lavage, the patient showed a favorable recovery following a stay in intensive care and digestive rehabilitation. This case highlights the severity of complications associated with ventral hernias and underscores the importance of timely surgical intervention 1,2

Source: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i08.030

Authors: El mustapha  Halim, Abderrahman  Elhjouji, Mohammed Fahssi, Mbarek  Yaka, Nouredine  Njoumi, Aziz Zentar, Abdelmounim  Aitali

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: W4413306883

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