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SAS Journal of Surgery | Volume-3 | Issue-04
A rare Complication of the Meckel Diverticulum: Littre Hernia Causing Necrotizing Fasciitis, A Case Report
Ozan Utku Ozturk, Mustafa Ugur, Erol Kilic, Ayca Seyfettin, Ibrahim Yetim, Muhyittin Temiz
Published: April 30, 2017 | 126 125
DOI: 10.36347/sasjs
Pages: 113-115
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Abstract
Littre hernia is found in any hernia sac of Meckel diverticulum.The presence of the Meckel diverticulum in the femoral canal is a very rare condition and usually with incarceration.Abscess, necrosis often develops. Significant difficulties are encountered in the treatment of complicated Littre hernia. In this case report treatment of complicated Littre hernia with perforated and necrotizing fasciitis with negative pressure closure set was presented.