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An unusual complication of a biliary stent–small bowel perforation of an incarcerated hernia sac

1998; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 93; Issue: 12 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/s0002-9270(98)00593-0

1572-0241

Dimitrios P. Mastorakos,

Hernia repair and management

We present a case of small bowel perforation after migration of an endoscopically inserted biliary stent inside an incarcerated hernia sac. A review of the literature revealed no other report of stent morbidity associated with hernias. The management and implications are discussed.