Hernia
New hernia study findings have been reported by scientists at City Hospital
Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, July 11th, 2008
"We report a case of bicycle handlebar induced traumatic hernia with jejunal perforation. This case demonstrates that presentation of a traumatic hernia can be delayed and that computed tomographic scanning is useful in confirming the diagnosis," wrote S.C.J. Goh and colleagues, City Hospital.
The researchers concluded: "Surgical exploration with primary repair of the defect is the definitive treatment in cases of traumatic hernia."
Goh and colleagues published their...
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